Easy Vegetarian Meatballs with Lentils and Quinoa (Gluten-Free)

Did you know that lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber? They are also known for their ability to lower cholesterol and improve heart health.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Easy Vegetarian Meatballs with Lentils and Quinoa (Gluten-Free)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the lentils and quinoa according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot until softened.
3. In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, quinoa, sautéed vegetables, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Heat the marinara sauce in a separate saucepan.
8. Serve the meatballs with the marinara sauce.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.