NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Cooked Lentils

0.5 cup Cooked Cannellini Beans

0.25 cup Vital Wheat Gluten

1.5 tbsp Walnuts

3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast

1 tbsp Hemp Hearts

2 Garlic Cloves

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Italian Seasoning

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.

• 3

  Add the vital wheat gluten, finely chopped walnuts, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the lentils.

• 4

  Mix thoroughly until a dough-like consistency forms, then roll into 8 even meatballs.

• 5

  Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes until firm and lightly browned.

• 6

  While meatballs bake, place the white beans and minced garlic in a blender or food processor.

• 7

  Blend until the beans reach a velvety, smooth consistency, adding a tablespoon of water if needed.

• 8

  Warm the white bean mash in a small skillet over low heat until heated through.

• 9

  Plate the warm mash, top with the lentil meatballs, and finish with a sprinkle of nutty hemp hearts.