Crispy Lentil Meatballs
Servings
8meatballs
Ingredients
Instructions
  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.
Recipe Notes

Make this vegetarian by omitting the beef and adding 1 more cup of lentils.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Lentil Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Potassium 415mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 2%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 11%
Iron 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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