Meatballs
Italian
Intermediate
Main CourseLentil & Walnut Meatballs In Tomato Sauce: A Hearty Vegan Dinner
Meatballs
75 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
25
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
A vegan twist on a classic comfort dish, these lentil and walnut meatballs offer the perfect balance of hearty texture and rich tomato flavour. They’re baked, not fried—making them light yet satisfying. Ideal for pasta lovers and plant-based eaters alike, this recipe brings the joy of Italian dining right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Meatballs
¾ cup Green lentils (uncooked)
2 ½ cupsWater
½ cup Walnuts
½ cup Rolled oats
1 smallOnion, finely chopped
3 clovesGarlic, minced
1 tablespoonTomato paste
1 tablespoonSoy sauce
1 tablespoonOlive oil
½ teaspoonGround cumin
½ teaspoonSmoked paprika
½ teaspoonDried Oregano
1/4 tspBlack pepper
3/4 teaspoonSalt
For the Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoonOlive oil
1 mediumOnion, finely chopped
3 clovesGarlic, minced
2 cups Crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoonTomato Paste
1 teaspoonDried Basil
½ teaspoonDried oregano
1/4 teaspoonRed chilli flakes
to tasteSalt
to tasteBlack pepper
for garnishFresh Parsley