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Vegan Lentil Meatballs with Marinara
A heart-healthy and protein-rich Mediterranean delight, these vegan lentil meatballs are perfectly paired with a homemade marinara sauce. This dish celebrates the richness of plant-based ingredients while ensuring a nutrient-packed meal.
60 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
vegetarian
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories427
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 2g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 66g24%
Dietary Fiber 15g53%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g37%
Calcium 74mg6%
Iron 5.6mg31%
Potassium 946mg20%
Vitamin C 4.7mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B12 0.07mcg3%
Vitamin E 1.6mg11%
Vitamin K 3.3mcg3%
Magnesium 115mg27%
Zinc 3.7mg34%
Folate 22mcg5%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 medium onion
- 3 pieces garlic
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 handful basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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