Potato Meatballs With Lentils Recipe

Potato Meatballs With Lentils

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
🕐 Preparation: 20 min.      🕐 Cooking: 25 min.
For the 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
For the meal:
Salt 1 Qty
Liquid Oil (For Frying) 1 Qty

Instructions:

  1. 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.
  2. Boil the potatoes: After peeling the potatoes, boil them and mash them after they soften.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Preparing the mixture: Combine boiled lentils, mashed potatoes and roasted onion mixture in a bowl and mix well with finely chopped parsley.
  6. Forming meatballs: Take walnut-sized pieces from the mixture, form meatballs and roll them in flour.
  7. Frying the meatballs: Fry the meatballs in hot oil until golden brown.
  8. Serving: Serve hot. You can put yoghurt or salad on the side.

Meatball Legume Vegetarian

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