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Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls

November 23, 2016 *Updated* September 18, 2020 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 52 Comments

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Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are easy to make and party perfect. Add some interesting texture, taste and nutrition to your holiday appetizers.

 Mini Cream Cheese Balls on a serving tray, Christmas decorations in the background.

This post is sponsored by Canadian Lentils #LoveLentils campaign.
They have graciously compensated me, however all opinions, recipes and photos are my own.

The cold weather has finally made an appearance. The holiday season is here. Shopping, parties, entertaining, all the crazy holiday madness is HERE!! Are you ready? Easy lentil recipes are great for entertaining. Budget-friendly and great for gluten-free and vegan diets too. Have you tried my Meatless Tourtiere? Such a great twist on the French Canadian classic.

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OMG for some reason this year, Christmas is coming too quickly. The holiday music and decorations have been in the stores for months. Toy commercials are driving parents crazy. Santa is in the mall!!

Recipe ingredients, cooked green lentils in a bowl, some scattered on the table and a brick of cream cheese in the background.

The weather has been unusually warm, and I will admit I have been loving it. Yesterday the snow started to fly. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner. Mayhem and the holiday spirit has sprung.

How many parties, open houses and family gatherings do you have to attend this year? I can’t believe that some of these have already begun. Our USA friends will be celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. It’s all a whirlwind from now to Christmas.

Do you have a special holiday event you like to attend or host?

Close up of cream cheese balls getting placed on a plater, mini ice cream scoop in the background with a bowl of lentil mixture.

These Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are easy to make and delicious. They are sure to add interest to your appetizer tray with their unique texture, while at the same time adding some nutrition to the party.

Do you cook with lentils? If not you should be. These little gems are heart healthy, low in fat, and a great source of fiber, protein and minerals. Such an easy way to add nutrition to your diet. For more information visit Canadian Lentils.

My motto is “Food doesn’t have to be complicated, but it has to taste good”. Lentils are the perfect match. Easy to prepare and versatile, they make it simple to add nutrition in many delicious ways.

Have you tried Vegan Mushroom Pate? Another great holiday appetizer idea.

A assortment of appetizers on a wooden board, with cream cheese balls in the mix.

For these cheese balls I used green lentils. You can use canned lentils if you prefer. Lentils are so easy to cook. It only takes a few minutes to make a pot full. I love having them in the fridge to add to salads, egg dishes, casseroles and even smoothies.

If you want to venture out in cooking other varieties of lentils, have you tried French lentils? This Puy Lentil Recipe is a great “meatless” and “tomato free” pasta sauce.

Holidays always mean spending lots of time in the kitchen making delicious meals, cookies, drinks and party foods. Most of us will agree that we love having a few quick and easy recipes up our sleeve during this hectic time of year.

They are perfect for vegan recipes, like Vegan Mushroom Pate. A great party appetizer.

Close up shot of 2 cream cheese balls on crackers on a plate.

Appetizers get the party rolling and the guests mingling. Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are little bites of green lentils surrounded by sun-dried tomatoes and seasoned cream cheese. Perfect by themselves or on crackers. A great addition to a charcuterie board.

If you are lucky enough to have any of these leftover, be sure to use them in other ways. Add them to your next omelette or frittata. Your eggs will sing with flavour.

Extreme close of cream cheese ball on a cracker.

Don’t stress in the kitchen this holiday season. Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls can be made in advance. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a party platter full in no time.

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Want more great lentil recipes? Spicy Beluga Pasta Sauce with Mushrooms and Wine or Poached Eggs & Lentil Hash are great to try.

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Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are easy to make and party perfect. Add some interesting texture, taste and nutrition to your holiday appetizers. | homemadeandyummy.com #LoveLentils #Sponsored

Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls

Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are easy to make and party perfect. Add some interesting texture, taste and nutrition to your holiday appetizers. #LoveLentils #Sponsored
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Course: Appetizer, Seasonal/Holiday
Cuisine: Canadian, Holiday
Keyword: Easy, Holiday
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 36
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups cooked green lentils (can also use canned lentils)
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ teaspoons seasoned black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
  • ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

To prepare the Green Lentils:

  • Rinse 1 cup of lentils in a strainer under running water to remove dust and debris.
  • In a sauce pan add 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of dried lentils.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Let cool completely. They can also be made a day or two in advance and kept in the fridge.
  • **NOTE** be sure to add salt AFTER cooking to prevent the lentils from being tough.**If you are using canned lentils, be sure to rinse them well before adding to the recipe**

For the Cream Cheese Balls:

  • Place softened cream cheese in a bowl.
  • Using a hand held mixer, whip until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil, pepper and seasonings.
  • Mix well.
  • Add cold lentils, and mix well.
  • Place in fridge to chill. If you are in a hurry, place bowl into freezer for about 10 minutes (don't forget about it in there...or it will freeze).
  • Using a 2 inch scoop, scoop out the balls and place them on a serving tray.
  • They can be used as is, or placed on top of a cracker.
  • ENJOY!!
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Comments

  1. Marisa Franca

    July 01, 2018 at 5:43 am

    What wonderful looking appetizers. We really like our finger foods, they are perfect for get-togethers and can be prepared ahead of time. I like the addition of lentils. It’s a great way to get lentils into the diet instead of just waiting for a lentil soup. I’m looking forward to making those cute cream cheese balls. The family will go nuts over them.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      July 01, 2018 at 9:41 am

      These did not last long on the appetizer table during the holiday season.

  2. Shelley

    December 06, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Love this little perfect serving of cheesy lentil yumminess on each cracker!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 06, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks…they are delicious.

  3. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    December 02, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    These sound so good…I love lentils and cream cheese so I know this has to be a winner. Can’t wait to try. Pinning.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Hope you give them a try…thanks!!

  4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

    November 30, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    This is perfect for the upcoming holidays.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 01, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      Yes they are great for parties.

  5. Julie

    November 30, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    What a delicious appetizer! I love lentils.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 01, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      Lentils work great in this recipe.

  6. Veena

    November 30, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    I’ve never thought of Lentils with Cream Cheese – Must try. Thanks Gloria

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 01, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      It totally works.

  7. Aggie

    November 30, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I am totally craving this !!! What a creative appetizer idea.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 01, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks so much…hope you give them a try.

  8. Arlene Mobley

    November 28, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    What a great way to turn a holiday recipe into a healthier recipe!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      November 30, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Yes….it really is great!! Thanks for stopping by.

  9. Julia (@imagelicious)

    November 28, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Such a cool way to add some fibre into an appetizer. Also lentils will make these little cream cheese balls more filling, so it’s perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      November 30, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Yes they really are unique that is for sure.

  10. Sarah @ The Fit Cookie

    November 28, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Great idea! I’ve never thought to mix in lentils with cream cheese before. Such a great way to add a healthier ingredient to holiday food!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      November 30, 2016 at 8:46 am

      We need all the help we can get to eat healthier during the holidays.

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