Lentil Meatballs (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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I made this Lentil Meatball recipe today and I was very pleased with the results, I was looking for an easy lentil meatballs recipe that would be packed with flavor yet fancy enough to be served even at the holiday table and enjoyed by everyone including meat-eaters.  They actually remind me of Swedish meatballs.

I knew I found a winner vegan meatballs when I serve them and my husband couldn't stop saying how much he loves them and that they are definitely a keeper! They remind me of Swedish Meatballs, the kind you find at Ikea.

I love making vegan meatballs because they can easily feed a crowd, they are perfect for potlucks, and you can easily estimate the number of people you will be serving and make the right amount for them. My Vegan Tofu Meatball recipe is also a huge hit!

Health Benefits Of Lentils

Lentils are healthy and rich in nutrients and should be included as part of the diet: Want to gain muscles while on a vegan diet? Then you should eat more lentils. They’re high in fiber, protein, and folate. The fact is they can help you live longer, and they’re pretty much the perfect food. The little legumes have 250g of spermidine.

1 cup of cooked lentils contains:

1. 226 calories
2. 39 grams carbohydrates
3. 18 grams protein
4. 16 grams fiber
5. 3.6 grams sugar
6. 0.8-grams fat

How To Make Lentil Meatballs (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

To make these vegan lentil meatballs, first sort and wash dried lentils. Use green, brown or black lentils for this recipe, saute onion, garlic, herbs, add lentils, along with water or vegetable broth and cook until tender and liquid has evaporated.

While lentil is cooking, make oat flour, followed by finely chopped walnuts in a food processor, then stir them in the lentil mixture along with ground flaxseeds, yeast flakes, and Bragg's Liquid Aminos.

Form into meatball shape and place onto a prepared baking sheet and baked for 30 minutes. While lentil meatballs are baking prepare the cashew gravy.

The cashew gravy is easy, you basically rinse cashews, and add all the ingredients except the herbs in a high-speed blender and process until creamy. Pour gravy into a saucepan, add herbs/seasonings and cook over medium heat until bubbly, while stirring with a whisk.

I wanted a dish that was very tasty so I adapted the filling from my Jamaican Lentil Patties recipes.

I was going to add a gluten-free flour to bind the meatballs and prevent them from breaking up, but to my surprise, the balls were quite sturdy without flour.

Feel free to add about 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour of your choice, rice, oat flour or sorghum flour should work fine for this recipe.

I added my gravy when I'm plating my dish, just before serving, so that the meatballs aren't sitting for long in the gravy. It is delicious served with rice or mashed potatoes, green beans.

If you are still searching for recipe ideas for the holiday, don't worry we have you covered! Here are 25 DELICIOUS VEGAN RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Check Out More Lentil Recipe Ideas:

• Lentil Shepherd's Pie
• Vegan Lentil Stew
• Jamaican Lentil Patties
• Vegan Lentil Loaf
• Creamy Lentil Pasta
• Loaded Taco Fries
• Vegan One Pot Taco Spaghetti
• Vegan Bolognese
• Lentil Curry Lettuce Cups
• Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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