Potato Meatballs With Lentils Recipe
Potato Meatballs with Lentils is a vegetarian meatball recipe that is both delicious and satisfying. It offers a flavor similar to minced meatballs, made with a combination of potatoes and lentils. It is rich in protein thanks to the lentils it contains. Ideal for those looking for a practical and economical recipe.
Ingredients:
For: 4 People
Prep: 20 Min
Cook: 25 Min
| Ingredients for Meatball: | |||
| Green Lentils | 1 Cup | ||
| Potatoes | 2 Qty | ||
| Dry Onion | 1 Qty | ||
| Tomato | 2 Qty | ||
| Garlic | 2 Clove | ||
| Tomato Paste | 1 Tbsp | ||
| Cumin | 1 Tsp | ||
| Chili Pepper | 1 Tsp | ||
| Black Pepper | 1 Tsp | ||
| Parsley | 1/2 Bunch | ||
| Flour (To Shape Meatballs) | 1/2 Cup | ||
| Ingredients for Meal: | |||
| Salt | 1 Qty | ||
| Liquid Oil (For Frying) | 1 Qty | ||
Steps:
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Boil the lentils: Wash the green lentils, put them in a pot, add enough water to cover them and boil them until they soften. After boiling, strain it.
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Boil the potatoes: After peeling the potatoes, boil them and mash them after they soften.
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Roasting onion and garlic: Chop the onion finely and fry it in oil until it turns pink. Then add the garlic and continue roasting until its smell disappears.
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Adding tomatoes and spices: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chili pepper, black pepper and salt to the onion mixture and fry for a few more minutes.
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Preparing the mixture: Combine boiled lentils, mashed potatoes and roasted onion mixture in a bowl and mix well with finely chopped parsley.
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Forming meatballs: Take walnut-sized pieces from the mixture, form meatballs and roll them in flour.
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Frying the meatballs: Fry the meatballs in hot oil until golden brown.
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Serving: Serve hot. You can put yoghurt or salad on the side.
45 Min
