Lentil-Turkey Meatballs are delicious, healthy, and filling. They are perfect to eat on their own or to add to pasta, sandwiches, or soups. Full of fiber, protein, and vegetables, they will keep you satisfied for hours. Bake them in the oven and use throughout the week. Great for meal prep or batch cooking and freezing | imagelicious.com #sponsored #GetPrepped #Lentils #Meatballs #MealPrep #BatchCooking(makes 70 mini meatballs)
Bring to boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water evaporated and the lentils are soft and cooked through.
Let the lentils cool.
Make the meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Roughly chop the onion and the carrot and add to a small food processor.
Process until the vegetables become almost a paste and are very smooth.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a big bowl, add the egg, all the spices, breadcrumbs, and mix to combine.
Add the ground turkey and the cooled lentils to the bowl and mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Using a small ice cream scoop, take a small amount of the lentil-turkey mixture and roll between your hands to make small round meatballs.
Place onto a baking sheet without touching.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
If you'd like to freeze the meatballs, then cool them to room temperature, place without touching on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, transfer to the freezer for at least an hour. After an hour, once each meatball is frozen individually, transfer to a freezer safe container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.