Preheat oven to 350
Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
Set aside
In a large bowl, combine the following:
Ingredients:
1 can black lentils, drained and rinsed
1 c oatmeal
1 c corn meal
1 can black lentils, drained and rinsed
1 c oatmeal
1 c corn meal
1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
Spices: Granulated garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano to taste
*Another option is to add in shredded mozzarella but I left this out this time
*Another option is to add in shredded mozzarella but I left this out this time
Method:
With clean hands or plastic gloves, squish all ingredients together into a "dough"
With clean hands or plastic gloves, squish all ingredients together into a "dough"
Roll into small balls
If you can, refrigerate the "dough" for a while, about an hour or so
If you can, refrigerate the "dough" for a while, about an hour or so
Heat frying pan with olive oil and brown lentil balls on both sides
Transfer to oven to keep warm and finish baking, about 5-10 min.
Transfer to oven to keep warm and finish baking, about 5-10 min.
Serve with a side of pasta and sauce
*Cover with sauce ONLY just before serving, so they don't get soggy
*Cover with sauce ONLY just before serving, so they don't get soggy
Easy and surprisingly yummy AND good for you!
These also freeze well (without sauce) in a ziploc and just microwave to defrost when ready to use again!
