Vegan Lentil and Seitan "Meatballs" in Marinara Sauce

Vegan lentil and seitan "meatballs" in homemade marina sauce. Healthy comfort food which makes the whole family happy! Hope you enjoy!

The Recipe

Vegan lentil and seitan "meatballs" in marinara sauce

Ingredients

For the "meatballs":

3.5 ounces / 100 g lentils, cooked 

4 ounces / 110 g seitan

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon paprika powder

1 teaspoon dried herbs

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

dash of pepper

2 tablespoons flaxseed meal

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup / 35 g bread crumbs

For the marinara sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

28 ounces / 790 g peeled tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped basil

Instructions

1. In a food processor combine all ingredients for the "meatballs" and blend until smooth. Let sit for a bit.

2. In a pot heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook garlic until aromatic. Add tomatoes and basil and blend with a blender. Let simmer for about 20-30 minutes until sauce has thickened.

3. In a pan heat some olive oil. Take the lentil-seitan mixture and form balls. Fry on both sides until crispy and golden brown. Serve "meatballs" with marinara sauce and some bread or pasta, if desired. ENJOY!