Albondigas de Lentejas

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and is vegan.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often cheaper and can be pureed at home.

Soak 500 g of lentils overnight.

Drain and rinse the lentils.

Process the lentils using a meat grinder or blender until smooth.

Add 3-4 cloves of garlic and a few pieces of onion while processing the lentils.

Mix the lentils with 500 g of meat until well combined.

Season the mixture with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and black pepper to taste.

Knead the mixture well to ensure it is compact for forming meatballs or patties.

Shape the mixture into meatballs or patties of desired size.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add fat for cooking.

Cook the meatballs in the skillet for about 5 minutes, flipping them until they are browned and cooked through.

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