Lentil + Quinoa Meatballs

1- Cook quinoa and lentils according to package instructions. You can even do this the day before. 

2- Dice and then sauté the onion in a little oil. 

3- Once the quinoa and lentils are cooked, combine with the oats and nutritional yeast in a food processor. Pulse until it’s well combined. 

4- Add the mixture in a bowl along with the spices, onions, and coconut aminos. 

5- Mix together with a spatula until a dough forms. 

6- Heat a skillet over medium low heat. 

7- Once the skillet is hot, form balls with the dough, add a little oil to the skillet, then add the balls. Cook for 6 minutes, rotate, cook for 6-8 more minutes. You’ll want the outsides to be browned. 

8- Turn down to a simmer then add 2 cups marinara sauce + 1/4 cup water. 

9- Let simmer for 3-4 minutes. 

10- Enjoy with pasta, zoodles, plain, however you want!