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Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Balls
Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Balls

Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Balls
A delicious vegetarian version of spaghetti with meatballs, using lentil balls for a tasty twist.
Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Balls

This meal provides a balanced source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber suitable for a growing teenager.

Ingredients:
1
Servings
  • 150
    g
    spaghetti
  • 100
    g
    lentils
  • 1
    item
    onion
  • 2
    clove
    garlic
  • 50
    g
    carrot
  • 50
    g
    breadcrumbs
  • 20
    g
    parmesan
  • 2
    tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    item
    tomato
  • 10
    g
    basil
  • 1
    tsp
    salt
  • 0.5
    tsp
    black pepper
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Balls
Instructions:
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
  2. Boil the lentils until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain.
  3. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and carrot.
  4. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot until soft.
  5. In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  6. Form the mixture into small balls.
  7. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the lentil balls until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  8. Chop the tomatoes and basil.
  9. Add tomatoes and half of the basil to the pan with the lentil balls. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Serve the spaghetti topped with lentil balls, sprinkle with parmesan and remaining basil.
Nutrition Per Serving 563 g Per 100g
Energy 790 kcal 140 kcal
Protein 30 g 5.3 g
Fibre 12 g 2.1 g
Salt 1 g 0.2 g
Sugar 10 g 1.8 g
Carbohydrates 105 g 18.7 g
Fat 26 g 4.6 g
  • 150
    g
    spaghetti
  • 100
    g
    lentils
  • 1
    item
    onion
  • 2
    clove
    garlic
  • 50
    g
    carrot
  • 50
    g
    breadcrumbs
  • 20
    g
    parmesan
  • 2
    tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    item
    tomato
  • 10
    g
    basil
  • 1
    tsp
    salt
  • 0.5
    tsp
    black pepper
1
Servings
0

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

Boil the lentils until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain.

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and carrot.

In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot until soft.

In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

Form the mixture into small balls.

In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the lentil balls until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Chop the tomatoes and basil.

Add tomatoes and half of the basil to the pan with the lentil balls. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Serve the spaghetti topped with lentil balls, sprinkle with parmesan and remaining basil.

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