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Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs

Beans & legumes
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Today we're making lentil and mushroom meatballs, a simple and delicious way to switch up our everyday meals. We combine tender cooked lentils with roasted mushrooms and finish them in an olive tomato sauce that practically begs for crusty bread. Let's roll them up and enjoy them together!

Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for the mixture

  • 200g roasted mushrooms
  • 400g cooked lentils
  • 100g cooked brown rice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • Fresh coriander to taste
  • Dried oregano to taste
  • Onion powder to taste
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil spray
  • Tomato sauce with olives

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Add all the ingredients to a food processor, except the breadcrumbs and tomato sauce, and blend well until you get a smooth, even mixture.
  2. 2Transfer to a bowl and stir in breadcrumbs until the mixture is firm enough to handle comfortably.
  3. 3Shape into balls and sear them in a frying pan with a light spray of oil.
  4. 4Once they're nicely browned, pour in the tomato sauce, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 5min over medium-low heat.
  5. 5All done! Our lentil and mushroom meatballs are ready.

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