Quick Green Lentil Balls
Quick Green Lentil Balls are a nutritious and versatile dish made from green lentils. These lentil balls are typically prepared by cooking green lentils until tender and then blending them with ingredients such as onions, garlic, herbs, and spices. Common additions might include breadcrumbs or flour for binding, and seasonings like cumin, coriander, and parsley for flavor. The mixture is shaped into small balls and then baked or fried until crispy on the outside. These lentil balls can be served as an appetizer, a main dish, or added to salads and wraps, offering a healthy and protein-rich alternative to meatballs.
Ingredients
- 8.82 oz Green lentils
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Peanut oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the lentils in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes according to the package instructions.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic and onion.
- In your blender, place the cooked lentils, chopped garlic and onion, sesame seeds, cumin, flour, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a skillet. Form the mixture into balls and fry them, turning to brown all sides.
- Cover with tomato sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve with spaghetti.
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