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Spaghetti Squash & Lentil "Meatballs"

Spaghetti Squash & Lentil "Meatballs"

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Spaghetti Squash halved lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 1 cup French Lentils
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock OR Water
  • 1 15 oz. can Tomato Puree or Sauce
  • 1 cup Oat Flour
  • 1 ⁄2 Yellow Onion diced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2-3 tsp. Onion powder
  • 2 tsp. Tamari
  • 2 tsp. Oregano
  • ½ cup cup Raisins
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • Olive Oil or Vegetable Stock for sautéing
  • Chopped Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and chop the produce accordingly. Preheat an oven to 400 ̊F, and line 2 baking trays.
  • Make the lentils. To a pot, add 2 cups of lentils and 4 cups of water or vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
  • Remove the seeds from the center of the spaghetti squash. Brush 1 tbsp. olive oil over the inside of the squash, and lay cut-side down on 1 baking tray. Once the oven is hot, place the squash in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Using a fork, remove the squash “noodles,” and place in a bowl until ready to serve.
  • Make the meatballs. Set a pot to medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tsp. olive oil. Then, and half of the onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and onion to a large bowl.
  • Combine with lentils, tamari, sultanas, oat flour, 1⁄2 of the paprika, salt, pepper, 1⁄2 of the garlic powder, and oregano.
  • With wet hands, combine the mixture and begin to form 1-inch balls. Add balls to the other baking tray.
  • Once finished, add these to the oven, and cook for 20 minutes, until slightly crispy and warmed through.
  • Make the sauce. Using the pot from Step 3, set to medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tsp. olive oil. Then, add the rest of the garlic and onion. Sauté until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Then, add tomato puree. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until desired thickness is reached, at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and the remainder of the paprika and garlic powder.
  • Add squash noodles to a bowl. Top with sauce and meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!