🧆Lentil and Ricotta Meatballs with Mint 🌿

Difficulty: ★☆☆ Cost: ◆◇◇
Soft and delicate, these meatballs combine creamy ricotta with the texture of lentils. Chickpea flour acts as a natural binder for perfect oven baking, while mint adds a refreshing, aromatic note.
🧆Lentil and Ricotta Meatballs with Mint 🌿
Difficulty: ★☆☆ Cost: ◆◇◇
Soft and delicate, these meatballs combine creamy ricotta with the texture of lentils. Chickpea flour acts as a natural binder for perfect oven baking, while mint adds a refreshing, aromatic note.
Steps
- 1
Drain the lentils and ricotta very well; the drier they are, the less binder you'll need.
- 2
Roughly blend the lentils in a food processor to keep some texture.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the lentils, ricotta, Parmesan, sea salt, black pepper, dried mint, and chickpea flour.
- 4
Mix thoroughly: the chickpea flour will absorb any remaining moisture, making the mixture easy to shape.
- 5
With damp hands, form walnut-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Drizzle a little olive oil on top to help them brown.
- 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- 8
🧬NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER 3 1/2 OZ (100 g): Calories 158 kcal
Carbohydrates 14 g
Protein 10 g
Fat 7 g
Fiber 5 g - 9
💡Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before shaping the meatballs: as the chickpea flour hydrates, the mixture will become even more stable.
- 10
❓️"Can I use rice flour?" Yes, but chickpea flour binds better when not using eggs.
- 11
⚠️Too much flour: Add one tablespoon at a time so the meatballs don't get too firm.
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🏁Team Ricotta 🧀 or Team Vegan 🌿? If you loved these, you have to try my VEGAN LENTIL MEATBALLS! Let me know in the comments which version you prefer! Click the link for the full recipe! 🔗👇
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