Ingredients
Method
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 16 to 20 meatballs and chill them in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Place 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 with remaining veggie balls.
- For the yogurt sauce, place all ingredients in a blender and pulse a few times, or until smooth.
- 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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