VEGAN

Vegetarian Lentil Balls in Tomato Sauce

⏳ Time

35 minutes + 8 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

The result is 9 balls, approximately 3-5 cm in diameter. This is a healthy, quick, and lighter recipe for lentil meatballs.

Ingredients

Green-brown lentils - 5.3 oz
Onion - 1 head
Tomatoes in their own juice - 1 can
Garlic - 3 cloves
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Garam Masala - 2 teaspoons
Salt - to taste
Pine nuts - 1 tablespoon
Cabbage - 1.1 oz
Ground Flaxseeds - 1 tablespoon

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Soak the lentils overnight or for 4 hours, then cook until soft. Blend into a smooth paste.

Step 2

Sauté the onion, garlic, and cabbage in a skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil until softened. Add the garam masala spice mix (I used Sabji Masala for vegetables) and pine nuts (you can substitute with other nuts, such as cashews).

Step 3

Combine the onion-garlic-cabbage mixture with the lentils. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, ground flaxseeds, and blend until you achieve a puree-like consistency. Check the lentil mixture for seasoning and add salt, pepper, or more garam masala if needed. Form into balls and place in a baking dish.

Step 4

Now prepare the tomato sauce. In a heated skillet with olive oil, add the tomatoes in juice. Add your favorite herbs, such as dried basil. Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes.