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1 ½ cups green or brown lentils, cooked
1 large egg
1 small shallot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon low sodium tomato paste
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup fresh mint, minced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup agave
reheat the oven to 375°F.
Using a food processor, pulse the lentils, egg, shallot, garlic, tomato paste, tamari, maple syrup, almond flour, salt and pepper until everything is combined and the lentils have broken down a bit. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and pulse again.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the feta, cranberries, parsley and mint, stirring until everything is combined.
Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Scoop the mixture into 2 or 3 tablespoon sized balls. Place on the sheet tray, leaving a little bit of space between each one.At this point you can freeze these on the tray until frozen solid then transfer to a zip top bag or tupperware. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until they just begin to brown lightly.
To make the glaze, simmer the balsamic vinegar and agave in a small saucepan until the mixture is thickened and reduced by half. Let it cool.
Serve the meatballs drizzled with the balsamic reduction.
Calories 515, Carbs 60 grams, Fat 22 grams, Protein 20 grams