Ingredients
1 cup cooked lentils
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine lentils, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- These meatballs pair well with pasta or as a snack on their own.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
