MINI MEATBALLS … an outside-of-the-box dinner.

I know I am fully guilty of falling into a rut of making similar dishes for my family. So, when I set out to make dinner for my kids yesterday, I had this idea and ran with it. It was such a hit, I had to share. That said, FYI, it was met with skepticism and a couple of “I don’t think I’m going to like this”. To which I responded. “Try it”. Fast forward to “I love it”. Empty plates for all. Love this one!

This dish is a textural playground. The lentils are a bit mushy and creamy, but the beans that are mixed in with them are a little less so making for a definitive distinction in mouthfeel in each bite. Finish that creamy bite off with a solid bite of turkey meatball and you’ll see how the textures are playing around—it’s in a good way, I promise!