{"id":8858,"date":"2025-02-14T18:29:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T18:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=8858"},"modified":"2025-02-14T18:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T18:29:59","slug":"hearty-vegan-lentil-meatballs-in-savory-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=8858","title":{"rendered":"Hearty Vegan Lentil Meatballs in Savory Tomato Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Lentil Meatballs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>190g (1 cup) green lentils, soaked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>170g (1 cup) cooked white rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 medium onion, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large carrot, grated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon ground coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian herb blend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon sea salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil for frying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Tomato Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tablespoon tomato pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon unbleached flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon organic sugar (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250ml (1 cup) water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh herbs for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the Meatballs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soak Lentils:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soak lentils in cold water for 3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain and rinse thoroughly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare Base:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process soaked lentils in food processor until well mashed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer to large mixing bowl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cook Aromatics:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat oil in pan over medium heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saut\u00e9 diced onion until translucent (5 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add grated carrot, cook 5 minutes more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let mixture cool slightly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Form Mixture:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine mashed lentils with cooked rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add saut\u00e9ed vegetable mixture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Season with coriander, Italian herbs, salt, pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix thoroughly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refrigerate 10 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shape &amp; Cook:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form mixture into 12-15 golf ball-sized meatballs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat oil in large skillet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fry meatballs until golden (about 5 minutes per side)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create Sauce Base:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whisk together tomato pur\u00e9e, flour, sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradually add water while whisking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Season with salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finish Cooking:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour sauce over meatballs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover and simmer 20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with fresh herbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutritional Information (per serving)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calories: 280<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein: 12g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbohydrates: 45g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiber: 8g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron: 3.5mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium: 38mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;30 minutes (plus soaking)<br><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;35 minutes<br><strong>Total Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;4 hours 5 minutes<br><strong>Servings:<\/strong>&nbsp;4-6 (12-15 meatballs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t skip refrigeration \u2013 it helps balls hold shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process lentils until very smooth for best texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use slightly wet hands when forming balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t overcrowd pan when frying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let meatballs rest 5 minutes before serving<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations and Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use brown or red lentils instead of green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swap rice for quinoa or breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add nutritional yeast for cheese flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include finely chopped mushrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use different herb combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients For the Lentil Meatballs For the Tomato Sauce Instructions Prepare the Meatballs Make the Sauce Nutritional Information (per serving) Prep Time:&nbsp;30 minutes (plus soaking)Cook Time:&nbsp;35 minutesTotal Time:&nbsp;4 hours 5 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8859,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8858"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8858\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8860,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8858\/revisions\/8860"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}