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Vegan Lentil Balls
Protein-rich vegan lentil balls with sautéed vegetables, gently cooked and finished in tomato sauce.
From YouTube · Mar 28, 2025
Protein-rich vegan lentil balls with sautéed vegetables, gently cooked and finished in tomato sauce.
3 hrs
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
5 hrs 30 min
Total time
About 4 servings
Yield
Ingredients
11 ingredients- 250 g lentils
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 4-5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 70 g avocado oil
- 80 g tomato paste
- 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, paprika
- 500 ml water
- Parsley
Method
10 steps- Rinse the lentils 2-3 times and soak in water for 2-3 hours.
- Strain the water and blend the lentils until smooth.
- Fry chopped onion with grated carrots, add salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic, and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Mix the blended lentils with the fried vegetables and add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
- Form the mixture into lentil meatballs.
- Melt 70 g of avocado oil in a pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to the oil.
- Cook the meatballs in the oil, simmering over low heat for 5 minutes on each side.
- Add tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper, and simmer until sauce thickens.
- Add chopped parsley before serving.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Soak the lentils for the full 2 to 3 hours.
- Drain thoroughly before blending.
- Add enough flour for the mixture to hold its shape.
- Cook gently so the lentil balls do not break apart.
- Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Blender or food processor
- Frying pan
- Box grater
- Wooden spoon
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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