Easy Lentil Meatballs

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) + 1 tsp olive oil ((divided))
• 1 medium shallot ((minced))
• 3 cloves garlic* ((minced))
• 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal ((to make flax egg))
• 2 ½ Tbsp water ((to make flax egg))
• 1 1/2 cups cooked + cooled green lentils* ((cooked in vegetable stock))
• 1 1/2 Tbsp dried Italian seasonings ((dried basil + oregano))
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 5 -6 Tbsp vegan parmesan cheese
• ~1/4 tsp Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp coconut flour ((optional // or gluten-free oat flour or panko bread crumbs*))
• Carrot noodles or gluten-free pasta
• Marinara sauce