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Vegetarian Veggie Meatballs

Delicious and hearty vegetarian veggie meatballs made with fresh vegetables and spices, perfect as an appetizer or main dish wrapped in tortillas or served with sauce.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

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 can of sweet peas rinsed and drained
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons corn flour
  • 0.25 cup plain breadcrumbs plus more for coating
  • 0.25 cup oil for frying
  • flour tortillas or pita bread optional
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried mint

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the diced onion; cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
  2. Add the shredded potatoes and carrots and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Mix in the garlic and peas. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder; continue to cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, corn flour, and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; set aside until the mixture is cooled.
  5. Shape the veggie mixture into 16 to 20 meatballs and chill them in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Place remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
  7. Heat the oil for frying.
  8. Roll the balls in breadcrumbs and coat them on all sides.
  9. 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.
  10. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining veggie balls.
  11. For the yogurt sauce, place all ingredients in a blender and pulse a few times, or until smooth.
  12. Serve the veggie meatballs with the yogurt sauce, or use with tortillas for wraps.

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

Notes

Vegetarian veggie meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or main dish. Serve with yogurt sauce or wrapped in tortillas.
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