diff --git a/cook/vegetarian/Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto.cook b/cook/vegetarian/Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto.cook new file mode 100644 index 000000000..aece0e282 --- /dev/null +++ b/cook/vegetarian/Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto.cook @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +In a #food processor{}, pulverize the cooked @lentils{2%cups} into mush. + +Put them in a #mixing bowl{}, and add the lightly beaten @eggs{2}, @Ricotta{3/4%cup}, grated @Parmesan{1/4%cup}, minced 1 clove of @garlic{1%clove}, minced @fennel seed{1/2%tsp}, chopped @parsley{2%Tbsp}, @thyme{1%pinch}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @pepper{1%tsp}. + +Stir in @panko breadcrumbs{2/3%cup} and let sit for ~{20%minutes}. + +For the pesto sauce, put 1 clove of @garlic{1%clove}, @pinenuts{1/4%cup}, @lemon zest{1} and @lemon juice{1} and 1/2 tsp of @salt{1/2%tsp} in a food processor. Add packed @basil{1%cup} leaves and @olive oil{1/3%cup} until you get a smooth, sauce-like consistency. + +Add @water{2%Tbsp}, oil, or lemon juice to thin as desired. + +Stir in 2 Tbsp of grated @Parmesan{2%Tbsp} and set aside. + +Preheat the oven to 400°F and form lentil mixture into 1-inch balls. + +Line a #baking sheet{} with #parchment paper{} and spray with olive oil. Bake for 15 to ~{20%minutes} on the middle rack, turning halfway through. diff --git a/cook/vegetarian/Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto.jpg b/cook/vegetarian/Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..69b47fdee Binary files /dev/null and b/cook/vegetarian/Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/assets/images/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.jpg b/docs/assets/images/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..69b47fdee Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/vegetarian/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.md b/docs/vegetarian/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ab4b2e56e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/vegetarian/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +# Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto + +![Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto](../assets/images/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.jpg) + +| :timer_clock: Total Time | +|:-----------------------: | +| 40 minutes | + +## :salt: Ingredients + +- 2 cups lentils +- 2 eggs +- 0.75 cup Ricotta +- 0.25 cup Parmesan +- 1 clove garlic +- 0.5 tsp fennel seed +- 2 Tbsp parsley +- 1 pinch thyme +- 1 tsp salt +- 1 tsp pepper +- 0.67 cup panko breadcrumbs +- 1 clove garlic +- 0.25 cup pinenuts +- 1 lemon zest +- 1 lemon juice +- 0.5 tsp salt +- 1 cup basil +- 0.33 cup olive oil +- 2 Tbsp water +- 2 Tbsp Parmesan + +## :cooking: Cookware + +- 1 food processor +- 1 mixing bowl +- 1 baking sheet +- 1 parchment paper + +## :pencil: Instructions + +### Step 1 + +In a food processor, pulverize the cooked lentils into mush. + +### Step 2 + +Put them in a mixing bowl, and add the lightly beaten eggs, Ricotta, grated Parmesan, minced 1 clove of garlic, minced +fennel seed, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. + +### Step 3 + +Stir in panko breadcrumbs and let sit for 20 minutes. + +### Step 4 + +For the pesto sauce, put 1 clove of garlic, pinenuts, lemon zest and lemon juice and 1/2 tsp of salt in a food +processor. Add packed basil leaves and olive oil until you get a smooth, sauce-like consistency. + +### Step 5 + +Add water, oil, or lemon juice to thin as desired. + +### Step 6 + +Stir in 2 Tbsp of grated Parmesan and set aside. + +### Step 7 + +Preheat the oven to 400°F and form lentil mixture into 1-inch balls. + +### Step 8 + +Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with olive oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes on the middle rack, turning +halfway through. diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index cea5be0b9..17c3b0cfe 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -200,6 +200,7 @@ nav: - Fennel and Potato Cassola: vegetarian/fennel-and-potato-cassola.md - Game Changers Oat and Lentil Meatloaf: vegetarian/game-changers-oat-and-lentil-meatloaf.md - Italian Sausage with Grits & Tomatoes: vegetarian/italian-sausage-with-grits-&-tomatoes.md + - Lentil Meatballs with Lemon Pesto: vegetarian/lentil-meatballs-with-lemon-pesto.md - Meat-Free Meat Loaf: vegetarian/meat-free-meat-loaf.md - Mushroom Rice Burgers: vegetarian/mushroom-rice-burgers.md - Quinoa and Veggie Power Bowls: vegetarian/quinoa-and-veggie-power-bowls.md