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Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs: Crispy, Flavorful, and Simple

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs are a delicious way to indulge in healthy eating with rich Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup green lentils cooked
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if desired
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for egg-free option
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt for vegan option
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or Potato Masher

Method
 

Meatballs Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils with a fork or potato masher.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and egg to the lentils and mix until combined.
  4. Form the lentil mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Broil the meatballs for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
Tzatziki Preparation
  1. Whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Chill the tzatziki in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the baked lentil meatballs hot with tzatziki on the side, garnished with lemon wedges and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain moisture.

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