LENTIL MEATBALLS RECIPE. Super savoury and so delicious meatless recipe to try!! 🥰🥰

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🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Chop the onions very finely.

Chop the mushrooms (any variety can be used).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan.

Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until they lose moisture.

Add garlic and stir again.

Add Italian herbs, oregano, chili powder, and paprika to the mixture.

Rinse canned lentils under running water to wash off the brine.

Add the rinsed lentils to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.

Season the lentils with seven colors grill spice and mix thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture into a bowl and allow it to cool completely (can be sped up by placing in the fridge for 20-30 minutes).

Mash the lentils to smooth them out.

Chop fresh parsley and add it to the lentil mixture.

Add breadcrumbs and 1 egg to the mixture and mix well until combined.

Form tiny balls using the palm of your hands and set them aside.

Let the meatballs sit in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set.

Grease a baking tray to prevent sticking.

Brush the meatballs with a tiny bit of olive oil to retain moisture.

Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.

Simmer down some pasta sauce or any tomato-based sauce in the same pan used for the meatballs to avoid extra dishes.

Serve the meatballs with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

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