Genoese Lentil Meatballs, a healthy and fragrant dish that stands out from the many online because I’ve used the ingredient I love the most and can’t ever be missing in my recipes, basil.
It’s a perfect dish for those who have decided to reduce meat consumption and for those who want to eat more legumes.
So let’s get started and prepare these Genoese Lentil Meatballs together, eh belin, how tasty!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients: Genoese Lentil Meatballs
- 3/4 cup lentils (brown)
- 4 oz tofu (plain)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or blended oat flakes)
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp rosemary (dried)
- 1/2 tsp oregano (dried)
- 1/3 tsp ground cumin (leveled)
- 1/2 onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- to taste pepper
- to taste chili pepper
- to taste salt
- 15 leaves basil
- 17 oz tomato sauce
- 2.5 oz basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools: Genoese Lentil Meatballs
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Pan
Steps: Genoese Lentil Meatballs
Cook the lentils in plenty of salted water, do not over-salt because we’ll be using soy sauce in the mixture; I didn’t even add salt.
Crumble the tofu with your hands in a bowl.
In the mixer, coarsely blend the slightly toasted walnuts, garlic clove, onion, breadcrumbs, all spices, olive oil, soy sauce, cooked and drained lentils, and tofu.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add pepper, chili pepper, basil and adjust the salt if needed.
Take a tablespoon from the mixture and form balls. If the mixture is too soft, add some breadcrumbs. Fry or bake the meatballs.
Separately, prepare a simple sauce with tomato sauce and basil, then add the previously cooked meatballs to let them soak up the flavors.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I freeze them?
Yes, put them in a freezer-safe container.
How many days can I keep them in the fridge?
One day.
Can I cook them directly in the sauce?
You can, but they will be a bit soft. In this case, I recommend first putting a drizzle of oil in the pan and browning them on both sides before adding the sauce and finishing cooking.
