Recipe of Lentil balls with aromatic sauce
Today you will learn how to cook a delicious natural dish, full of protein and energy. We will teach you how to prepare lentil balls with aromatic sauce, a gourmet dish. Lentils are the basis of this natural dish. Lentils are loaded with natural proteins, as well as containing fiber and vitamins. We recommend that you accompany this dish with a tasty starter of rustic potatoes
.Recipe Summary
Preparation
60 min
Cooking
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Legumes
Ingredients
- 250 g cooked lentils
- 50 g lettuce sprouts.
- 20 g sprouts.
- 2 tbsp whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- 1 tbsp freshly ground chia seeds.
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
- 0.5 tsp ground fennel.
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin.
- Pinch grated lemon peel.
- chickpea flour for batching.
- extra virgin olive oil.
- salt.
- 0.5 bunches of fresh basil for the sauce.
- 0.5 cloves of garlic for the sauce.
- 40 g pine nuts for the sauce.
- 30 g vegan Parmesan cheese for the sauce.
- 0.5 lemons the juice for the sauce.
- 0.5 lemons the zest for the sauce.
- extra virgin olive oil for the sauce.
- salt for the sauce.
Join me and let's see how to make Lentil balls with aromatic sauce
Instructions:
- Heat the lentils and mash them without forming a puree. Put them in a bowl and add the parsley, chia, breadcrumbs and spices, stir and let them rest for a few hours.
- Wash and dry the basil leaves thoroughly. Then place them in a blender bowl together with the rest of the sauce ingredients and grind until you get a compound that is as uniform as possible.
- Make balls with the lentil dough, roll them in chickpea flour and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with oil and cook them in the preheated oven at 180C for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Wash and dry the lettuce sprouts well, place them in a bowl and mix them with the sprouts.
- Mix all the ingredients of the basil and lemon sauce and serve with the balls and with the salad dressed to taste.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Lentil balls with aromatic sauce and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Lentil balls with aromatic sauce to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Recipes Categories
Recipes of Appetizer
Recipes of Beans
Recipes of Breads and pastries
Recipes of Cakes
Recipes of Cakes and Pies
Recipes of Cheeses
Recipes of Chicken
Recipes of Chiles - Aji
Recipes of Cookies
Recipes of Corn
Recipes of Creams
Recipes of Desserts
Recipes of Drinks
Recipes of Eggplants
Recipes of Eggs
Recipes of Empanadas
Recipes of Fish
Recipes of Guatitas
Recipes of Healthy
Recipes of Jams and Sweets
Recipes of Lasagnas
Recipes of Legumes
Recipes of Meat
Recipes of Non-alcoholic drinks
Recipes of Pasta - Noodles
Recipes of Pizzas
Recipes of Potatoes
Recipes of Puddings
Recipes of Pumpkin
Recipes of Puree
Recipes of Rice
Recipes of Salads
Recipes of Sandwiches
Recipes of Sauces
Recipes of Seafood
Recipes of Shakes
Recipes of Soups
Recipes of Teas and Coffees
