Why not serve these vegetarian meatballs on a meatless Monday? They are delicious, satisfying really hits the spot.
15 oz. canned lentils, well drained
1/2 c. dried bread crumbs
1/2 c. onion, diced
olive oil to saute onion and garlic
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 t. garlic powder)
1 large egg, well beaten
1/4 c. parsley
1/2 T. dried basil
1/2 t. thyme
1/2 t. salt
pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 t. black pepper
cooked spaghetti, for serving
spaghetti sauce, for serving
Saute onion and minced garlic in a little olive oil in a large skillet until translucent.
In a bowl, mix all ingredients together; with wet hands form into 1 inch balls. In the same skillet with a generous amount of olive oil, fry them until browned on all sides.
Serve hot over spaghetti with your favorite spaghetti sauce and garnished with your favorite cheese.
Makes 10-12 meatballs.