Lentil Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Lentil Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
  • Main Courses
  • 40 min
  • 3 May 2023

There are few dishes that kids love more than meatballs - and this lentil version is so easy and delicious that it will become one of the family’s favorites in no time. Quick tip: make sure that they are very browned before adding the tomato sauce so they won’t break, that way you will have super creamy meatballs with a crunchy cover. There are few dishes that kids love more than meatballs - and this lentil version is ...

AuthorZineb

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Lentil Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

4 Persons

Preparation

  • 400 gr canned lentils

  • 0.5 onions, FINELY CHOPPED

  • 120 gr Breadcrumbs

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tbsp basil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 400 ml crushed tomatoes

  • 2 tbsp fresh basil

  • salt

  • pepper

  • bananas

  • fresh basil

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Steps

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Step 1

Place canned lentils, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper (optional) in a food processor and pulse until well combined.

5 min

Step 2

With the help of a spoon, form the meatballs (around 1 ½ tbsp. size).

10 min

Step 3

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Place the meatballs in the skillet and saute them until they brown on every side.

5 min

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, salt and pepper if desired.

5 min

Step 6

Cook for 12 minutes, or until the sauce thickens, and return the meatballs to the skillet.

15 min

Step 7

Serve with brown rice and fresh basil.

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