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Obsessed with these Vegan Lentil “Meatballs” 🤤
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Healthy, hearty, and insanely good — these black lentil “meatballs” are a protein-packed powerhouse! Bursting with flavor and an irresistible texture, they’re perfect for pairing with Tomato Basil Sauce. Whether you're serving them over #pasta, in a sub, or as a stand-alone dish, these #meatballs are a satisfying and wholesome plant-based option. • #veganmeatballs #lentilmeatballs #veganmeat #veganrecipes #veganfood #blacklentils #dinneridea #foodtolive • Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 min | Yield: 18 meatballs • Calories: 240 | Total Fat: 8g | Sugars: 4g | Fiber: 9.6g | Protein: 11g • INGREDIENTS: • For the “Meatballs”: • • 3 cups organic black lentils, cooked and drained (from 1 cup dry lentils) (https://foodtolive.com/shop/organic-b...) • • 1 cup oat flour (https://foodtolive.com/shop/organic-o...) • • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (https://foodtolive.com/shop/organic-g...) • • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped • • 1/4 cup tomato sauce • • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari • • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (https://foodtolive.com/shop/cumin-powder) • • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional) (https://foodtolive.com/shop/nutrition...) • • 1 tbsp lemon juice • • Salt and pepper, to taste • • Olive oil (for frying) • For the Sauce: • • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes • • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped • • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped • • 1 tsp dried basil (https://foodtolive.com/shop/organic-b...) • • 1/2 tsp dried oregano • • Salt and pepper, to taste (https://foodtolive.com/shop/coarse-se..., (https://foodtolive.com/shop/organic-w...) • INSTRUCTIONS: • Prepare “Meatballs”: • • In a large bowl, lightly mash the cooked black lentils* with a fork or potato masher. Since black lentils are small, you don't need to mash them completely — leaving some whole adds a nice texture to the meatballs while still helping them hold together. • • Add oat flour, garlic powder, parsley, tomato sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. • • Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and set aside. • • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 min per batch. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and set aside. • Prepare Sauce: • • In the same skillet sauté the chopped onion and celery until softened, about 5 min. • • Add the canned tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for 10 min to allow flavors to meld. • Simmer Meatballs: • • Add the meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer in the sauce for 10 min to absorb the flavors. • Serve: • • Serve the meatballs hot with your choice of sides or pasta. Enjoy! • *NOTE: • How to Cook Organic Black Lentils: • • Rinse 1 cup of black lentils. • • Add lentils to a pot with 3 cups of water. • • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 min until tender. • • Drain all excess water thoroughly and let the lentils cool slightly before mashing. • 🔔 Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and ring the notification bell, so you never miss any of our upcoming videos! • Follow Us: • Website: https://foodtolive.com/ • Instagram: / foodtolive • Facebook: / • Pinterest: / foodtolive • TikTok: / foodtolive • About Food to Live: • Three generations of our family are working together to bring you top-quality foods from different corners of the world. At Food to Live, we believe that food is more than a source of nutrition: it’s the key to your health. • ❤
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