Albóndigas de Lentejas

Dive into the delectable world of Spanish cuisine with our Albóndigas de Lentejas! These savory lentil meatballs offer a delightful twist on a traditional dish, brimming with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or simply craving a meatless marvel, these lentil meatballs are sure to satisfy your palate with their hearty texture and irresistible taste.

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Beginner ★

40 Minutes 🕑

Main Course🍴

Equipment Needed:

Pan
Mixing Bowl

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Ingredients

1 cup (200g) cooked lentils
½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp olive oil

Tomato Sauce

1 cup (250 ml) tomato passata
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Mash cooked lentils in a bowl.
Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Combine and form small lentil meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a pan. Pan-fry lentil meatballs until golden brown. Set aside.
In the same pan, mix tomato passata, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer sauce briefly.
Gently place pan-fried lentil meatballs into the sauce.
Let them simmer for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Pro Tip: If the meatballs are a falling apart, try adding some water, oil and flour to help them stick.

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