Lentil Meatballs Recipes

Recipes:

Delight your taste buds with these delicious lentil meatballs, a great plant-based recipe for the traditional meatball. Filled with the finest flowers and veggies and finished with the perfect texture, these snacks are both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (285 g) dried red walnuts
1 large clove, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
15 g (1/4 cup) fresh, chopped parsley
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Edible olive oil

Optional ingredients for the sauce (for eggless version: omit the eggs):

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1- 2 eggs (if not using eggs, consider other ingredients such as flaxseed meal mixed with water)

Directions:

Prepare the nuts: Wash the red beans well and cook according to package directions until soft but not mushy. After cooking, remove excess water and let it cool slightly.
Sauté vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped garlic and grated carrots for about 5-7 minutes until they soften and smell. Let the mixture cool.
Puree and mix: In a large bowl, combine the cooked hazelnuts, cooked vegetables, chopped parsley, tomato puree, salt and pepper. Use some of the mixture with potatoes or potatoes, but leave some. If you are using breadcrumbs and/or eggs to bind, add them now and mix well to combine.
Recipe: Place the mixture into the meatballs. If the mixture is too wet, you can add more nuts to keep it together.
Cook the crust: Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the slices for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the outside is golden brown and crispy.
To serve: Enjoy delicious hot lentil noodles with or as burger patties with your favorite side dish. It is delicious alone or with some yoghurt or tahini sauce on top.

See also Delicious French Onion Soup

Tips:

Make sure the lemon mixture is well seasoned and seasoned to prevent the peel from tearing during cooking.
Try different spices to change the flavor of your crust.
These meatballs freeze well, making them easy to handle. Bake them according to directions, let them cool completely, and freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Questions:

Question: Can I use green hazelnuts instead of red hazelnuts?
A: Although red hazelnuts cook quickly and have a milder taste, you can also use raw hazelnuts if you have them. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Question: Can I bake these meatballs instead of frying them?
A: Yes, you can bake the cakes in a preheated oven at 190°C, turning halfway through, for approximately 20-25 minutes until cooked and tender.