Vegetarian Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (or white mushrooms), sliced
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried terragon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce (optional)
• 2 eggs
• sea salt and pepper to taste