Directions

1. Rinse lentils and add to a pot. Bring to a boil in 2 cups water.
2. Reduce heat, then simmer for 35-40 minutes or until soft.
3. Strain off excess water.
4. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
5. In another bowl, mash cooked lentils with a fork. Add eggs to the lentils and continue mashing until well mixed.
6. Combine lentil and egg puree into beef mixture. Add parsley. Mix well.
7. Form meatballs by rolling into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
8. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add meatballs to hot pan.
9. Allow meatballs to brown, and then rotate and repeat until all sides are golden, crispy brown or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F for beef or 165°F for turkey.
10. Serve over pasta or veggies.

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