Lentil Mixture:

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 cloves smashed garlic, divided
• 2 cups vegetable broth, plus extra to sauté veg

Vegetable Mixture:

• 1 small zucchini, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Additional Ingredients:

• 1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax plus 3 Tbsp water)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumb or 1/2 and 1/2 nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup non-dairy mozzarella such as Daiya (optional)
• 3/4 cup ketchup (organic, sugar-free, or low sugar)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar