Lentil Ricotta 'Meatballs'

I believe that lentils are almost always a suitable substitution for ground beef. I found this recipe online (cannot remember where) and i did tweak it slightly.

Lentil Ricotta Meatballs

(makes about 20)

2 cups lentils, cooked, pureed
2/3 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parm. cheese
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp parsley
2 cloves garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl, mix until well incorporated. In a blender, combine lentils and eggs, puree.

Add lentil puree to cheese and breadcrumb mixture, blend until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight if you wish.

Shape 'meatballs' into about 1 inch balls.

Bake on aluminum foil lined, greased pan at 350 for about 30 minutes, turning over halfway through.
OR, you could fry them on the stove in some canola oil.

Serve however you like! I would like to use this recipe and make lentil burgers.

I will post the recipe for my Meatball Subs shortly.