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Mini Green Lentil Cream Cheese Balls

Name: Mini Green Lentil Cream Cheese Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups cooked green lentils (you can cook 1 cup of dried lentils) ((can also use canned lentils)); 2 ounces 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

December 6, 2022 *Updated* December 13, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 100 Comments

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Green Lentil Cream Cheese Balls are perfect for holiday parties. A green lentil appetizer recipe that is so easy to make.

Lentils are such a great ingredient to work with. You will want to give this red lentil tourtiere a try too. A meatless version of the classic French Canadian holiday dish.

A plate of green lentil mini cream cheese balls.

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?

I am just about to make some Holiday Cream Cheese Pinwheels, one of our favourite party appetizers.

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Easy lentil dishes are great for entertaining. Budget-friendly and great for gluten-free and vegan diets too.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this classic cheese ball recipe are at the bottom of this post.

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

Ingredients For Green Lentil Cream Cheese Balls

Cooked green lentils
Cream cheese
Italian seasoning
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Garlic powder
Black pepper

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

Mini Cream Cheese Balls Are Easy To Make

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.

Full instructions are in the recipe card below.

Prepare the lentils in advance.
Soften the cream cheese.
Combine the lentils, cheese, and seasonings.
Let mixture chill before scooping it onto crackers.

Suggestions/Recipe Tips

Lentils – I cooked dry green lentils. You can also use canned lentils. See the instructions in the recipe card for both options.

Cream Cheese – I used full fat, but light cream cheese will work as well.

Seasonings – You can use any type of seasoning you like. Make them spicy, Greek flavoured or even Mexican. All will be delicious.

Scooping – I used a mini cookie scoop, but you can also just use a spoon.

Serving – Crackers of your choice, or they can be eaten alone. They taste best at room temperature.

Storage – This recipe will keep for several days in the refrigerator, that way you can make it in advance of your party. Be sure to place it in an airtight container. If you are lucky enough to have any of this leftover, be sure to use it in other ways. Add them to your next omelette or frittata. Your eggs will sing with flavour.

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

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.

You might like to give these lentil recipes a try: