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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In a saute pan heat the coconut oil and add the onion and garlic, saute until translucent (about 5 min).
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Add the 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, allspice, worcestershire, chia, milk, salt and pepper.
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Mix until combined.
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Turn off heat and set aside to cool slightly. Let the chia thicken the milk.
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In a food processor add the cooked lentils and mushrooms, pulse until finely chopped.
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In a large bowl add the mushroom mixture and the onion mixture.
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Mix with your hands to combined.
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Add more breadcrumbs if mixture is still sticky.
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Roll the mixture into balls about 1-2 inches or about 2 tbsp worth.
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Place on a lined sheet pan.
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Makes about 18 meatballs.
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Bake in the oven about 15-20 minutes until firm. They will firm up slightly when cooling.
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While the meatballs are baking make the gravy.
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In the same saucepan, melt the coconut oil and flour to form a paste. Cook for a couple minutes.
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Whisk in the broth until smooth and starting to thicken.
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Add the rest of the gravy ingredients and cook until it coats the back of a spoon.
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Serve the gravy over the meatballs.