Spaghetti and Red Lentil Balls

Red lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber, making them a nutritious addition to this vegetarian and vegan dish.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Spaghetti and Red Lentil Balls

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Spaghetti
• 200 gram Red Lentils
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 clove Garlic Clove
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, cook the red lentils in water until tender. Drain any excess water.
3. In a food processor, blend together the cooked red lentils, onion, garlic cloves, bread crumbs, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Shape the lentil mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the lentil balls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. In a separate saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the tomato sauce. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
7. Serve the lentil balls on top of the cooked spaghetti and drizzle with the tomato sauce.
8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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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.