Vegetable Balls in Barbecue Sauce

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gingham Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1992.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 2¾ cups water
* ½ cup dried lentils
* 1 cup uncooked instant rice
* ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
* 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
* 4 eggs
* 1⅓ cups barbecue sauce
== Directions ==
# In medium saucepan combine water and lentils then bring to boil and reduce heat to medium low then cover and cook 8 minutes stirring occasionally.
# Add rice, onion, Italian seasoning and salt and mix well then return to a boil and reduce heat to medium low then cover and cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally then remove saucepan from heat uncover and let stand 10 minutes.
# Stir breadcrumbs, eggs and 2tablespoons of the barbecue sauce into lentil mixture mashing slightly while mixing.
# With wet hands shape into 36 balls.
# Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray then heat over medium-high heat until hot.
# Add veggie balls and cook 8 minutes turning frequently with 2 spoons.
# Reduce heat to medium then pour remaining barbecue sauce over veggie balls and cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
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