Vegetarian Meatballs
These simple meatballs are delicious enough to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Ingredien…These simple meatballs are delicious enough to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
2 cups cooked lentils
3 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 handfuls fresh basil, chopped finely
1 cup walnuts, chopped finely
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
8 ounces baby portobella mushrooms, chopped into small pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a skillet over medium heat, cook mushrooms until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, blend about half the walnuts to almost a powder consistency in a food processor.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine lentils, herbs, walnuts, mushrooms, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
When the mix is ready, form into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve on spaghetti with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
VEGETARIAN SHOPPING TIP
Look for vegetables that are firm and bright in color – avoid those that are wilted or have wrinkled skins, which are signs of age.
VEGETARIAN COOKING TIP
Different vegetables have different cooking times – cook each type separately and then combine.
