Lentil Meatballs

Simple, healthy, gluten free, and protein packed! Perfect for a simple, filling meatless meal.

Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS:

•  3/4 cup dried green — brown, or French lentils (I used green French lentils)
•  1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth — or chicken broth, plus additional as needed
•  2 teaspoons olive oil
•  1/2 cup diced yellow onion — about 1/2 medium onion
•  1 cup shredded carrots
•  2 cloves garlic — minced (about 2 teaspoons)
•  1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats — or quick-cooking oats, do not use instant or steel cut
•  1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
•  1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
•  1 teaspoon dried oregano
•  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
•  1/4 teaspoon black pepper
•  1 large egg

FOR SERVING:

•  Prepared whole wheat pasta noodles — zucchini noodles, or sweet potato noodles
•  Good-quality red pasta sauce — store bought or homemade or pesto

Instructions
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