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veggie meatballs

Delicious vegetarian meatballs made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 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
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 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 cooled.
  5. Shape the veggie mixture into 16 meatballs and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Place remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
  7. Heat oil for frying.
  8. Roll the balls in breadcrumbs and coat all sides.
  9. Add the meatballs to hot oil, 4 to 5 at a time. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, turn, and cook for additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  10. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining meatballs.
  11. Prepare the yogurt sauce: blend all yogurt sauce ingredients until smooth.
  12. Serve the meatballs with yogurt sauce on the side, or skewer as an appetizer.

Notes

Perfect appetizer or main dish, these veggie meatballs are easy to make and loved by all.