Lentil and quinoa meatballs, yoghurt-mint sauce using a Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine
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Transform your dinner table into a Mediterranean feast with these delightful lentil and quinoa meatballs, served alongside a refreshing yoghurt-mint sauce that will have your taste buds dancing! Originating from the heart of the Middle East, lentils have been a staple for centuries, revered not just for their nutritional benefits but also for their versatility in dishes. And let's not forget quinoa, the ancient grain that was once called 'the mother of all grains' by the Incas! These meatballs are not only packed with flavor but also promise to give you a hearty meal without the guilt. So, grab your apron and get ready to impress your friends with this healthy twist on a classic favorite!
Ingredients
- 150 g Red lentil
- 100 g Quinoa
- 1 Onion
- 2 Cloves of garlic
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Paprika
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Flour
- 2 Pinch(es) Salt
- 2 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 3 Strand(s) Mint
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 15 g Lemon juice
Steps
- Add 150 g of red lentil in a saucepan.
- Add 100 g of quinoa in a Preparation name.
- Cook the red lentils and quinoa separately according to the instructions on the packaging.
- Add 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add the cooked coral lentils and the cooked quinoa into the bowl of the food processor.
- Add 1 teaspoon(s) of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon(s) of paprika, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon(s) of flour, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Preheat the oven at 200°C.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the meatballs with olive oil.
- Cook in the oven at 200°C during 20min.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the yogurt and mint sauce.
- Add 3 strand(s) of mint in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 150 g of greek yogurt, 15 g of lemon juice, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Serve the coral lentil and quinoa balls with the yogurt and mint sauce. Enjoy your meal!
