Mini High Protein Meatballs With Ground Lupin Bean

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1-pound lean ground beef, organic (85% lean / 15% fat)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup Carrington Farms Ground Lupin Bean
• ¼ cup Pecorino Romano grated cheese, grated or Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp ground pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• ½ tsp basil
• ½ tsp oregano
• 3 tbsp tomato paste, no salt added
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 - 2 (24 ounces) jars of your favorite sauce (optional)