Oven Fried Lentil Balls

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Oven Fried Lentil Balls

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Flour
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Cook lentils according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
2. In a food processor, combine cooked lentils, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, flour, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the lentil balls.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy your oven fried lentil balls as a delicious appetizer or snack!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.