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Vegan Lentil Meatballs + Spaghetti

Name: Vegan Lentil Meatballs + Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 33 min
Ingredients: 3/4 C green lentils; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 yellow onion; 8 oz mushrooms; 1 TBSP ground flaxseed + 3 TBSP warm water; 1 TBSP italian seasoning; 1 TBSP tomato paste; 1 TBSP liquid aminos or soy sauce; 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar; 1/2 C fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; 3 TBSP nutritional yeast; 1/4 - 1/3 C coconut flour; pasta of choice, cooked according to package; red sauce; roasted tomatoes (optional); arugula; fresh basil; vegan parmesean

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Meatless Monday Mission ImPASTAble accomplished! Indulge in these delightfully “meaty” plant based balls made 100% from lentils and veggies - I promise, you will please the whooooole fam with this vegan spin on an Italian favorite. They’re loaded with protein and incredibly healthy, especially compared to traditional ground beef meatballs. Much LOWER in cholesterol and saturated fat, and much HIGHER in calcium, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, potassium, and folate. Nutrition stats aside, they’re also DELICIOUS.

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If you haven’t used lentils and mushrooms for a meat substitute before, you’re in for a treat! The texture and flavor profile is a perfect meaty, umami taste and you won’t be skimped on protein! Lentils are full of it, and not just any protein – a complete protein meaning they have every essential amino acid. The combination of mushrooms and lentils in this recipe is the perfect match for a meatball.

The recipe below makes about 25 meatballs, and they’re TOTALLY freezer-friendly for grab-and-thaw meals later on. ENJOY!

Jackie Akerberg

Author of the Clean Vegan Cookbook, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer from Des Moines, Iowa.

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