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

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) Stir breadcrumbs, eggs and 2tablespoons of the barbecue sauce into lentil mixture mashing slightly while mixing.
 * 4) With wet hands shape into 36 balls.
 * 5) Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray then heat over medium-high heat until hot.
 * 6) Add veggie balls and cook 8 minutes turning frequently with 2 spoons.
 * 7) Reduce heat to medium then pour remaining barbecue sauce over veggie balls and cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.