Lentil & Walnut Meatballs – Culinary Angels

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups dry green lentils or (2) 15 ounce cans, drained
• 5-6 cups of water
• Small 2” x 2” piece of seaweed (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
• 1 cup of onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice or brine from capers
• 1 -1/2 tablespoons liquid aminos or coconut aminos
• 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 tablespoon paprika, plain or smoked
• 2 tablespoons capers (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil or oregano, coarsely chopped