Lentil and minced meat meatballs

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 500 g minced meat, mixed
• 250 g lentils, red
• 3 eggs
• 2 m.-sized onion(s)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp paprika powder, sweet
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp marjoram
• 1 tbsp mustard, medium hot
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 50 g peas, frozen (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch(s) of pepper
• Oil, for frying

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

the classic with a twist, nice and juicy, also as a party snack

Cook the red lentils for 8-10 minutes, drain, and let cool. Finely dice the onions and garlic. Mix all ingredients well in a bowl and form meatballs with wet hands. Add directly to the preheated pan and sear. Turn, reduce the heat, and let simmer for about 8-10 minutes (covered if desired), until cooked through. Serve with mashed potatoes or potatoes. Tips: Don’t make the meatballs too large—max. 6 cm in diameter. This helps them hold together better. Season the raw mixture as well as possible. Also ideal as a party snack! Simply make the meatballs smaller. They stay nice and moist even when cold.