Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 This look great. Great addition to our files. Thanks, Donna Melissa Hill <assilembob wrote:its not for tofu balls but it looks amazing! Lentil Balls! I got this from the meatout mondays weekly email... Lentils are amazing legumes! Quick and easy to prepare compared to most dried beans, lentils readily absorb delicious flavors from other vegetables and seasonings. Low in fat and high in protein and fiber, these tasty legumes are packed with nutrients. Lentils, available throughout the year, can make for an invigorating, fulfilling meal. Try this recipe and you’ll see. This unique Gentle Lentil Ball sub highlights the versatility of lentils and is much healthier than a meatball sub. Ingredients: 3 cups water or vegetable stock 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed 1/2 cup brown rice 2 tsp. dried basil 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 cup onion, finely diced 1/2 cup green & red peppers, finely diced 2 Tbs. green onion, minced 2 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped 1 Tbs. soy sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper safflower oil 2-3 cups marinara sauce 6 submarine rolls (6 " ) or hot dog buns Directions: Place water or vegetable stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add lentils, brown rice, and dried herbs. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender (about 35 minutes). Drain excess liquid;add onion, peppers, green onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, & pepper. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture well to combine all of the ingredients. Taste, adjust seasonings, as needed, and set mixture aside to cool slightly. Lightly oil a non-stick cookie sheet, and set aside. Shape cooled lentil mixture into balls (about 1¼ " around) and place on the cookie sheet. Using your fingers, rub a little safflower oil over the top of each lentil ball. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes (until lentil balls are lightly browned on the outside). To assemble the sandwiches: split open the roll, spoon some marinara sauce onto the bottom, place 4 of lentil balls into the roll, and top with some additional sauce. --- cd trader <realshows wrote: > I recently got a craving for meat balls > > I was thinking of using the imititation ground beef, > but i'd rathe use regular tofu > > anyone try it before? Anyone have a recipe? > > mike > > > my trade lists > > http://www.geocities.com/realshows > > my launch radio station > > http://launch./lc/?rt=0 & rp1=0 & rp2=1281193352 > > > > > > FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in > one click. > http://farechase. > FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 I'm gonna play with this and see what happens I'll make the lentils, mash them, let them cool, make the balls and then fry them and coom kthem with tomato sauce... we'll see if it works mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 don't mash the lentils completely! leave thema little in tact. ) - Mike Saturday, November 05, 2005 1:42 PM Re: tofu-bals? Hi Mel I'm gonna play with this and see what happens I'll make the lentils, mash them, let them cool, make the balls and then fry them and coom kthem with tomato sauce... we'll see if it works mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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