Name: Vegetarian Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups vegetable broth (or water); 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (or white mushrooms), sliced; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried terragon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce (optional); 2 eggs; sea salt and pepper to taste