Vegetarian Lentil and Mushroom BBQ Meatballs

by Cindy Denning· May 1, 2026

DinnerVegetarianHealthy

Vegetarian Lentil and Mushroom BBQ Meatballs

Hearty vegetarian meatballs made from green lentils, mushrooms, and brown rice, glazed with barbecue sauce and baked until crispy.

6 servings·Prep 20 min·Cook 56 min|Total 1h 16m

Ingredients

Servings:6

1 cupgreen uncooked lentils
2 teaspoonsoil, divided
½onion, chopped
2 cupsdiced mushrooms
1 cupcooked brown rice
⅔ cuprolled oats
½ cupparsley
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
1 teaspoonsalt
½ cupbreadcrumbs
2 tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
¾ cupbarbecue sauce, divided
½ teaspoonliquid smoke
chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1.Cook lentils according to package instructions. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a frying pan and bring to medium heat. Drop in the onion and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.

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