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Greek Lentil “Meatballs”

This dish for vegetarian Greek Lentil Meatballs is high in protein and fiber, loaded with vegetables and herbs and super satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 16 meatballs
Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 egg or 1 flax egg
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 package of frozen chopped spinach
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh curly parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese omit for vegan
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free)

Instructions
 

  • Cook lentils according to package.
  • If using a flax egg combining 1 tbsp milled flax seed with 3 tbsp water in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Dice the onion and mushrooms and mince the garlic cloves and add to a heated saute pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook until the vegetables have softened.
  • Allow the lentils and vegetables to cool slightly. First add the lentils to a food processor and pulse until a paste is formed.
  • Next add the cooked mushroom mixture along with the remaining ingredients expect for the cheese and breadcrumbs. Pulse until all ingredients are incorporated, scraping down the sides between pulses.
  • Transfer to a bowl and gently fold in the feta cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  • With your hands roll the lentil mixture into balls and place on the greased baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 10-15 minutes, then flip them and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately on their own as an appetizer, with whole wheat pasta & your favorite sauce or as a salad topper.

Notes

To make this recipe vegan omit the feta cheese and/or sub for vegan cheese.
*Post Updated April 2022

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2136IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, Dinner Ideas, Feta Cheese, Gluten-free, Greek, Lentils, Meatballs, Side Dish, Spinach, Vegetarian
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