Turkey Lentil Meatballs
Meat balls are a great source of protein, iron and zinc. Adding lentils to them adds fibre, folate and B-vitamins.
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You can eat them plain or add your favourite dipping sauce and you have yourself a great protein source to your lunch or dinner!
Makes ~28 balls
Ingredients
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1lb Ground turkey
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1 can Cooked green lentils
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½ cup Onion, chopped
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2 Garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup Bread crumbs
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1 Egg, lightly beaten
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1 tsp. Dried thyme
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1 tsp. Dried oregano
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1 tsp. Salt
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½ tsp. Ground black pepper
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~ 3 tbsp. Olive oil
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Directions:
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Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
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Drain and rinse the lentils. Place them in a food processor and pulse them until they are a chunky mixture.
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Combine all of the ingredients (except oil) in a large bowl and gently mix until combined.
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Form into golf ball sized meatballs, about 1½ inches in diameter.
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Heat a pan on medium-heat and add some oil. Let it warm for 30 seconds and then place the meatballs in the pan and fry until all the sides are brown.
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Arrange meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
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Enjoy :)


1 Serving = Four 1.5 inch balls
Adapted from: Lentils.ca
Prepared by: Christine Gemmell