Spaghetti and Lentil "Meatballs"

Sticky pan-fried red onions form the base for these hearty meatless “meatballs.” Both the sauce and meatballs freeze well so if the recipe serves more... than you need for one meal, save some for later. Read more Sticky pan-fried red onions form the base for these hearty meatless “meatballs.” Both the sauce and meatballs freeze well so if the recipe serves more than you need for one meal, save some for later.

Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

465kcal
Calories
15g
Total Fat
66g
Carbs
9g
Sugars
20g
Protein
15g
Fibre
6mg
Iron
33%
 
129mg
Magnesium
31%
 
472mg
Phosporus
38%
 
844mg
Potassium
18%
 
226mg
Sodium
10%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.3mcg
Vitamin B12
13%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.3mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
155mcg
Vitamin B9
39%
 
83mcg
Vitamin A
9%
 
11mg
Vitamin C
12%
 
3.7mg
Zinc
34%
 
25mcg
Vitamin K
21%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
4.8mg
Vitamin B3
30%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
185mg
Calcium
14%
 
Calories: 465kcal; Total Fat: 15g; Carbs: 66g; Sugars: 9g; Protein: 20g; Fibre: 15g; Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 129mg (31%); Phosporus: 472mg (38%); Potassium: 844mg (18%); Sodium: 226mg (10%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg (13%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.3mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 155mcg (39%); Vitamin A: 83mcg (9%); Vitamin C: 11mg (12%); Zinc: 3.7mg (34%); Vitamin K: 25mcg (21%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 4.8mg (30%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Calcium: 185mg (14%)
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Notes

You can pan-fry the meatballs instead of baking, but it requires more oil and tends to squash the balls.

Freezing Instructions: The sauce can be frozen in a container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating.

Uncooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place onto a lightly oiled baking tray or parchment-lined baking tray and then place into the freezer. Once hard, remove into a bag. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator (spread out to ensure they are in a single layer). Let sit out on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking as instructed.

No other components can be frozen.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Soy, Gluten
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User comments (1)

Kirsten 10 months ago

Very tasty! Even our 'carnivores loves this

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