🌱 Vegan Lentil Meatballs — Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry brown or green lentils
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

Optional: red pepper flakes for heat or finely chopped walnuts for extra texture.