Lentil meatballs

Lentil meatballs

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Discover these delicious and easy-to-prepare lentil meatballs. They are perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

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These lentil meatballs are a delicious alternative to traditional stews or meat-based dishes. They are rich in protein and legumes, offering a unique flavor and a satisfying, crunchy texture.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$2.77 $0.69 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose
  • Low fat
  • Low calorie

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $1.64
  • $0.45
  • $0.05
  • $0.35
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Boil some water in a pot and add the lentils and potatoes.
  2. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. While you’re doing that, finely chop the onion in a large bowl, big enough to hold all the ingredients. ≈ 8 min
  4. Add the juice of garlic to the bowl and mix it with the sambal oelek. ≈ 4 min
  5. Once the lentils are cooked, drain them and the potato, then add the lentils to the onion. ≈ 2 min
  6. Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt, then roughly chop them and add them to the other ingredients. ≈ 8 min
  7. Combine everything and let it cool slightly, then add the beaten eggs and mix well.
  8. Salt, pepper, and add as many breadcrumbs as needed to achieve a firm consistency. ≈ 2 min
  9. Create small pancakes using the mixture, about 1 cm thick and with a diameter of 5 cm, and cook them over medium heat in a pan.

The bill

Lentil meatballs

  • 1 yellow onion$0.15
  • One large potato$1.64
  • 3 tablespoons of uncooked red lentils$0.45
  • 1 clove of garlic$0.05
  • 1 egg$0.35
  • 1 tablespoon of chili paste$0.13

Total$2.77

that's $0.69 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • One large potato
  • 3 tablespoons of uncooked red lentils
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 egg
  • crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon of chili paste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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