Vegetarian Balls

Serves:

Ingredients

200

g

spinach

130

g

kale

1

handful(s) of lentils (soaked in water)

1.5

onion(s) (chopped)

2

garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)

1

large sage leaves

1.5

large eggs (beaten)

1

handful(s) of fresh parsley (chopped)

60

g

cous cous

1

carrot (grated)

1

pinch(es) of turmeric

1

pinch(es) of ginger powder

60

g

pomegranate seeds

Recipe submitted by: Maha Thomson, FoodCycle Volunteer, Luton

Equipment needed: Mixing bowl, oven tray(s)

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C fan/170°C non fan/gas mark 3.

  2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

  3. Shape into balls.

  4. Place on a pre-greased over tray

  5. Put in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

Top Tips:

Switch out the cous cous and use bulgur wheat or rice flour instead.

Serve with yoghurt in olive oil, pomegranate molasses or hummus dip.

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Useful Conversions

1 tsp = 5 ml
1 tbsp = 3 tsp= 15 ml
1 serving of pasta = 1 standard full mug
4 servings of rice = 1 standard full mug

Remember: Cooking time varies based on the quantity of food you cook