Lentil-Carrot Meatballs

Lentil-Carrot Meatballs

Want to try something different with your spaghetti?  Try this.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS:
1 14-ounce can of brown lentils, drained and rinsed
1 brown onion, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 cup sweet potato, diced and roasted
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, roasted
1/3 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE:
3 tomatoes, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 brown onion, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
A large bunch of parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

PREPARATION:
First, make the meatballs. Put your sweet potato and cherry tomato into the oven (390°F) with a little olive oil to roast for about 20 minutes. In the mean time fry the onion, garlic, and carrot on low heat for about 5 minutes.
Once the sweet potato and tomato is cooked blend to a smooth paste in a food processor with the walnuts and olive oil. Add this paste to the pan and fry for a further 5 minutes with the onion mix. Mix your lentils through than cook for another minute or two then remove from the heat to cool. Once batter is cool to the touch form into small balls and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 390°F. Pour your tomato sauce around the meatballs with the toasted pine nuts and parsley.

Related Articles

More From Recipes

Creamy Pasta

Creamy Pasta

Make this creamiest pasta at home.
Creamy Pasta

Vegan Flan Custard

This Tres lechie flan is a Mexican sweet dish that is traditionally made by using milk,…
Vegan Flan Custard

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

A delicious twist on classic Israeli food. Perfect for a quick, healthy snack.
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Waffle Recipe

Waffle Recipe

This easy to make waffle is high in fiber, and is made with no eggs or dairy. Enjoy a healthier…
Waffle Recipe

Iris' Crockpot Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients 1 pound Garbanzo Beans (or any other beans) 6 c. Water 1 Onion, Chopped -6 Cloves…
Iris' Crockpot Garbanzo Beans
Old Fashioned Bagels

Old Fashioned Bagels

Ingredients: 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/2 (.25 ounce) package active dry…
Old Fashioned Bagels
Zucchini burgers

Zucchini Burgers

These burgers are an excellent way to use up your summer zucchini. They are hearty, healthy,…
Zucchini Burgers

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.


donation