veggie meatballs
This crispy vegetarian meatballs recipe with creamy garlic-mint sauce is an easy appetizer that can also be a main dish tucked into flour tortillas or pita bread.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 medium russet potatoes shredded
- 2 large carrots shredded
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 14 ounces sweet peas rinsed and drained
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons corn flour
- 0.25 cup plain breadcrumbs plus more for coating the veggie meatballs
- 0.25 cup oil for frying
- flour tortillas or pita bread optional
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon dried mint
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the diced onion; cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
- Add the shredded potatoes and carrots and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix in the garlic and peas. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder; continue to cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice, corn flour, and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; set aside until the mixture is cooled.
- Shape the veggie mixture into 15 to 20 meatballs and chill them in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
- Heat the oil for frying.
- Roll the balls in breadcrumbs and coat them on all sides.
- Add them to the hot oil, 4 to 5 meatballs at a time. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until nicely browned.
- Drain on paper towels and repeat the process with the remaining veggie balls.
- For the Yogurt Sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse a few times, or just enough to mix it all together until smooth.
- Spoon the yogurt sauce into a bowl. You could also spread the yogurt sauce on a pita or tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, and the veggie meatballs; roll and serve.
- You can also skewer the meatballs and serve as an appetizer with the yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a wholesome vegetarian meal or appetizer. The meatballs can be enjoyed alone or inside tortillas or pita bread with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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