Italian Lentil Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
**Make the Meatballs:**
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, and oat flour.
- 3
Mix well until combined. If the mixture is too wet, you can add a bit more breadcrumbs until it holds together.
- 4
**Cook the Meatballs:**
- 5
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Add the lentil meatballs in batches, cooking until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 7
**Prepare the Tomato Sauce:**
- 8
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the crushed tomatoes and then stir in the oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- 9
Allow the sauce to simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
- 10
**Simmer the Meatballs:**
- 11
Carefully add the browned lentil meatballs back into the sauce.
- 12
Let them simmer in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
- 13
**Serve:**
- 14
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy the lentil meatballs with your choice of pasta, on a sub, or as is with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top!
