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Add salt to water on a medium-sized saucepan.
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Bring water to a boil.
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Add lentils and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are soft and most of the water is evaporated.
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Remove from heat.
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Partially mash lentils in a mixing bowl.
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Stir in oats.
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Add eggs, garlic, and spices and mix to combine.
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Add cheese and bread crumbs and mix until you have a slightly sticky mixture that will stay together in a ball but not completely stick to your hands.
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Some of the ingredients may need to be adjusted to your liking (i.e.
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if too sticky, add some more bread crumbs).
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I did have to estimate for some of the measurements since this is a family recipe that doesnt use measuring!
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Once mixture is combined, roll it into balls in the size of your choosing.
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Pour a thin layer of olive oil into a large pan and allow it to heat over medium heat.
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Once oil is hot add in meatballs, turning often so they brown evenly.
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Once they are more of a toasty brown with a slight hardness on the surface, they are done.
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This should take about 15-20 minutes.
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Allow meatballs to cool on a plate that youve lined with a paper towel (to remove excess grease).
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Enjoy in pasta or by themselves with a little salt!
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Delicious right out of the fridge as well!
