lentil balls

BBQ vegan lentil meatballs are a protein packed dish made with simple plant-based ingredients of lentils, rice and mushrooms! No mock meats!

BBQ Vegan Lentil Meatballs

olive oil, divided

½ medium onion, chopped

mushrooms (16-ounce package)

lentils, divided (note 4)

brown rice (note 3)

sea salt

garlic powder

basil

oats

breadcrumbs

parsley and cilantro

vegan worcestershire

vegan BBQ sauce

liquid smoke

extra Vegan BBQ Sauce

Saute

Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are fully translucent. Once cooked turn off the heat and set aside.

Process

Take half your lentils and add to a food processor along with your cooked mushrooms and onions. Process until just combined. The mixture will be wet and sticky. It should hold and bind together without a problem.

Take your mixture and add it to a large mixing bowl. Next the other half of your lentils, cooked rice, sea salt, garlic powder, basil, instant oats, breadcrumbs, parsley, cilantro, vegan worcestershire, bbq sauce, and liquid smoke. Mix together until fully combined.

Form

Start to form your lentil balls placing them in a bowl. (I use an ice cream scooper to scoop out mixture). Grab a large 15 inch cast iron pan (or whatever skillet you have on), add 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Sear

Once the oil is hot, place, balls in a pan and heat all the way through for about 2 minutes on each side. The lentil balls will form a caramelized coating on each side. Do not leave unattended.

Coat

Add ½ to 1 cup of Vegan BBQ Sauce to the pan and turn down the heat. Make sure you coat every lentil ball and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.

Serve

Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides or as an appetizer.

PAN FRYING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Start to form your lentil balls placing each one on a pan lined with parchment paper. (I use an ice cream scopper to scoop out mixture).

Brush

Brush lentil meatballs with 1 teaspoon of oil (this will help them get that caramelized color as if you were pan-frying them) and extra barbecue sauce (as much as you like).

Bake

Place in the oven for about 20 minutes total. After 10 minutes, flipped them on the other side for an even cook. You can brush on an extra layer of BBQ sauce if you like and finish baking.

Once fully cooked, take out the oven and allow it to cool. Serve with your favorite sides or as an appetizer.

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS

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Turkish Mercimek Koftesi is a simple vegetarian lentil meatball recipe that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It's an easy to make appetiser, packed with aromatic spices and herbs, and high in protein and fibre thanks to the lentil content.

Turkish Mercimek Koftesi

lentils

cous cous

tomato paste

tbsp red pepper paste*

tsp chili flakes

tsp salt

tsp peppercorn, ground

paprika

tsp coriander

tbsp chopped spring onion

tbsp parsley, chopped

lemon juice

olive oil

Wash the lentils, then

Wash the lentils, then transfer them to a large saucepan and add 5 cups of water. Cook the lentils covered are fully tender (usually around 15-20 minutes).

Don't drain the lentils.

Don't drain the lentils. The lentils should stand in water still. If not, add enough water to fully cover the lentils.

Add all the rest

Add all the rest of the ingredients: cous cous, tomato paste, pepper paste, salt, peppercorn, chilli flakes, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika and coriander.

Mix with a wooden

Mix with a wooden spoon until everything is combined and set aside for around 10 minutes so the cous cous can absorb the excess water.

Taste the mixture and

Taste the mixture and add a little more salt, pepper to taste.

Take a bit of

Take a bit of mixture, form it into a long cylinder and place it on a platter. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.

Serve with slices of

Serve with slices of lemon on the side and enjoy!

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