Lentil and Walnut Meatballs

Ingredients

• •1 cup cooked green lentils
• •1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• •1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1/4 cup finely diced onion
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 large egg
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, walnuts, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
3. 3Form the mixture into 16-20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
5. 5Transfer meatballs to a baking dish, pour marinara sauce over them, and stir gently to coat.
6. 6Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and sauce is bubbling.
7. 7Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

💡 Chill lentil-walnut meatball mixture before shaping if it feels loose; cold walnuts and starches bind more reliably without adding extra breadcrumbs.

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