FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   In the bowl of a food processor, add cooked and drained lentils, breadcrumbs, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in hot water for a few minutes), tomato paste, 1/2 onion, garlic clove, parsley, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• 2.   Pulse the mixture until combined, but not too smooth. We want a stuffing-like consistency, not a soup.
  I pulsed for 5 seconds at a time, speed 5 with the Thermomix (took me about 18 seconds, I like when there are still some whole lentils left 🙂 )
  The mixture should be firm enough to shape into balls and not too wet.
• 3.   Wet your hands, shape about fifteen balls, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking (you can skip this step if you're short on time).
• 4.   In a frying pan:
  
  Preheat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil.
  Place the lentil balls in the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until they are evenly golden brown.
• 5.   In a steamer or the Thermomix Varoma:
  
  Bring water in the steamer to a boil.
  Place the lentil balls on the steamer tray and steam for 6 minutes.
• 6.   Serve with tomato pasta or in a bowl with other preparations!

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