VEGAN LENTIL MEATBALLS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, shallot and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly golden brown then remove from heat.
• To a food processor, add the garlic and shallot, lentils, egg, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, tomato paste, parsley, Parmesan, bread crumbs, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper and pulse, mixing until just combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl.
• Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop out balls of mixture then carefully form into balls.
• Arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove meatballs from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with spaghetti.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Cook the cauliflower florets in a pan of boiling water for 7–8 minutes, until soft but still holding their shape. Drain thoroughly, then tip onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and leave to cool.
• Grate the cooked cauliflower with a cheese grater into a bowl, then add the spinach, beans, garlic, soy sauce and mixed herbs. Work the mixture together with a potato masher to form a rough paste.
• Blend the oats to a fine powder with a stick blender, then add to the bowl and mix to combine. See the tips box below on how to make the veggie balls with a food processor. Roll the mixture into balls, put on a tray or plate and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
• To make the sauce, tip the tinned tomatoes into a jug with the peppers, tomato purée, garlic and 350ml/12fl oz water. Whizz to a smooth sauce with a stick blender.
• Heat a splash of oil in an oven-proof, wide-lidded saucepan pan or casserole dish. Fry the veggie balls in batches until golden-brown, transferring to a plate with a slotted spoon when done.
• Pour half of the sauce into the pan, then arrange the dried pasta on top. Spread the balls over the pasta, then pour over the remaining sauce. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 25 minutes.
• Give everything a gentle stir before serving.