Meat Balls

Posted 2013-07-25 by Maddy Butler ⇒ follow

If you're planning a dinner party that will please a bunch of carnivores and vegetarians, look no further. These "meat" balls surprisingly taste a good deal like meatballs and yet contain lentils, quinoa flakes and ricotta.

They're delicious served as finger food with a dollop of Greek yoghurt or pesto or in a pasta sauce. We served them with zucchini and carrot noodles and pea pesto and it was a hit. (To make the noodles, julienne some zucchinis and carrots, then fry in a non stick frypan for a few minutes.)

They keep in the fridge for a few days, so if you make a batch on the weekend, leftovers can be used for lunches or dinners throughout the week.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Makes: 20 balls

Ingredients
1 can lentils
3/4 cup quinoa flakes
3/4 cup ricotta
1 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley
2 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a tray with baking paper.

Drain and rinse the lentils, then place in a food processor. Blend until it forms a chunky paste. Place in a large bowl.

Finely chop the garlic and parsley and add to the lentil paste along with the other ingredients. Mix well.

Take a tablespoon-full of the mixture and, using your hands, shape into a small ball. Place on the baking tray and repeat until the mixture is finished.

Put in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until browned, turning the balls over halfway through.

Categories
#lentils
#quinoa_flakes
#dinner
#lunch
#vegetarian
#gluten_free
#ricotta
#finger_food
#canapes

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