Mini Lentil Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 garlic clove
1 small onion, peeled
1 1/2 cups cooked lentils, rinsed, drained
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp vital wheat gluten
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp water
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned (store bought )

Directions:

In a food processor, add the garlic and pulse until finely chopped.
Now add the onion and pulse until minced. You don’t want any big pieces or they will ruin the texture of the meatball.
With a plastic spatula, transfer the onion/garlic mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside. It’s okay if some remnants are left, just try to get most of it.
Now in the food processor, pulse the lentils, nutritional yeast, wheat gluten, soy sauce, tomato paste, olive oil and water.
Once everything gets mixed well, puree them until totally smooth, scraping down the sides to make sure you get everything.
Combine this mixture with the onion mixture and add in the breadcrumbs. Mix really well with your hands for about 2 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Roll the meatballs into cherry sized balls.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in a thin layer of olive oil. You don’t want to crowd the pan, so pan fry in two batches. You should be able to tilt the pan and have all the meatballs roll around and get coated in oil, cooking until browned (no more than 5 minutes.).
Transfer first batch to a baking pan, cook the second batch, and transfer all meatballs to the baking pan.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, shaking the pan every once in awhile to toss the balls so that they cook evenly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	88.58 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.94g	1%
Sodium	227.91mg	9%
Potassium	147.83mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.71g	4%
Sugars	1.38g	6%
Dietary Fiber	4.15g	17%
Protein	8.3g	17%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	18.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.61 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.45g	1%
Sodium	351.5mg	9%
Potassium	228mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.6g	4%
Sugars	2.12g	6%
Dietary Fiber	6.39g	17%
Protein	12.8g	17%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	3%
Iron	2.3mg	8%
Calcium	28.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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