Hemp & Lentil Meatballs | Margaret River Hemp Co

Hemp & Lentil Meatballs

19 Sep, 2024

Craving a hearty, plant-based meal? Look no further than our Hemp & Lentil Meatballs in a rich, flavourful Spiced Pumpkin & Tomato Sauce. Packed with protein and bursting with flavour, this dish is a satisfying and nutritious choice.

📌 Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

2 cups cooked lentils
1/2 cup walnuts
½ cup hemp seeds
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
1 large bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
2 tbsp whole breadcrumbs
1 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Sauce:

2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion
2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
1 tsp coconut sugar
Salt & pepper

📌 Directions

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the meatballs: In a food processor, pulse walnuts until crumbly. Add remaining meatball ingredients and pulse until combined but with some texture. Shape into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with coconut oil and bake for 30 minutes.
Make the sauce: Sauté onion and pumpkin in a skillet with water until softened. Add tomatoes, stock, coconut milk, spices, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Blend until smooth.
Combine: Add cooked meatballs to the sauce. Garnish with coconut milk and parsley. Serve over brown rice with lime wedges.

Enjoy this delicious and wholesome meal! Let us know if you try this recipe by tagging us on social media.

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