Lentil Meatballs

Name: Lentil Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried green, brown, or French lentils (I used green French lentils); 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, plus additional as needed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion); 1 cup shredded carrots; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking oats (do not use instant or steel cut); 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large egg; Prepared whole wheat pasta noodles, zucchini noodles, or sweet potato noodles; Good-quality red pasta sauce (store bought or homemade) or pesto

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"Easy baked Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs—Simple, healthy, gluten free, and protein packed! Perfect for a simple, filling meatless meal...."

INGREDIENTS

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3/4 cup dried green, brown, or French lentils (I used green French lentils)

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1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, plus additional as needed

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2 teaspoons olive oil

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1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion)

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1 cup shredded carrots

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2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

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1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking oats (do not use instant or steel cut)

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1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

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1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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1 large egg

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Prepared whole wheat pasta noodles, zucchini noodles, or sweet potato noodles

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Good-quality red pasta sauce (store bought or homemade) or pesto

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