Lentil Meatballs in Tomato Sauce | Tender Plant-Based Meatballs With All the Comfort of Classic Italian | Vegan-Friendly Dinner Packed With Protein and Fiber | Mediterranean Joy

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown or green lentils (cooked until very tender (about 2 cups cooked))
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats (pulsed into rough flour)
• 0.5 medium Yellow onion (very finely diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (for pan-frying)
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (one can)
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil (torn)
• 1 tsp Sugar (to balance acidity)