Cómetelo | Lentejas con albóndigas ibéricas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide more fiber, while crushed crackers are a budget-friendly substitute.

Soak lentils in water for at least 2 hours.

Drain lentils and set aside.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Form mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Stir in soaked lentils, diced tomato, and bay leaves.

Pour in enough water to cover the lentils and meatballs, about 4 cups.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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