Lentil "Meat" Balls
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups cooked lentils (still warm)
3 tbsp ground flax seeds
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp oregano
3 tbsp fresh basil
½ onion
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 jar of ready made marinara sauce
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
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Add lentils, flax seed, garlic, oregano, 2 tbsp basil, onion, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork.
Roll meatballs into 1½ inch balls and place onto a baking sheet. If too sticky add another tbsp of flax.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place lentil meatballs onto the skillet. Cook meatballs for about 5-10 minutes on each side.
Pour marinara sauce into skillet, covering and mixing in with meatballs, simmer about 5-8 minutes more.
Serve over spaghetti, spiralized corguette and top with fresh basil.