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Vegan Meatballs Recipe
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Vegan Meatballs Recipe (Lentil Meatballs)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 People (makes 16 vegan meatballs)

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Flaxseed + ¼ Cup Hot Water (for flax egg)
  • 2 Cups Cooked Lentils
  • ¼ Cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon Oat Flour (or other gluten-free flour)
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Optional Serving Suggestions

  • Spaghetti
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Garnish with fresh chopped Parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Make the flax egg by mixing the ground flaxseed with the water and set aside to thicken for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lentils and remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix together until all of the ingredients are well combined.
  • Once the mixture has formed, use a tablespoon and your hands to gently form the meatballs.
  • When the meatballs are formed, heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Gently place the meatballs into the pan and allow them to brown on each side – repeat with the remaining oil until finished. Place the meatballs onto the baking tray as they are finished browning.
  • Once all the meatballs have been browned, place the baking tray into the oven and allow the meatballs to finish cooking through for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and allow them to cool slightly (about 5 minutes) before serving. From here you can cover them with your favorite sauce and serve with your favorite pasta.