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Easy Lentil Meatballs

lentils meatballs Sep 12, 2025

Easy Lentil Meatballs
Serves:4-6
Total TImeL 40 minutes

Savory, smoky, and hearty plant-based meatballs—perfect for dipping in marinara or serving over pasta.

Ingredients
1 ½ cups dried green lentils

3 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 cup oats

½ cup pumpkin seeds (or substitute walnuts, sunflower seeds, or other nuts/seeds)

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or substitute wood-fired garlic seasoning, or a splash of liquid smoke)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions
Cook the lentils: Add the lentils, taco seasoning, and 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release. Drain any excess liquid if needed. Let cool slightly.

Make the oat flour: While the lentils cook, blend the oats and pumpkin seeds in a blender until they form a fine flour.

Process the mixture: In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, oat/seed flour, Italian seasoning, fennel, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.

Form the meatballs: Scoop and roll the mixture into balls (about 1 ½ inches each).

Cook:

Air fryer: Place meatballs in a single layer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until firm and slightly crispy.

Serve: Enjoy warm with marinara sauce for dipping, or add to pasta dishes, subs, or grain bowls.

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