Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Vegetable Meatballs (Almôndegas)
These easy-to-make veggie meatballs with carrot and chayote are the perfect wholesome snack or a light, flavorful meal.
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Ingredients
100 g breadcrumbs
200 g raw carrot, coarsely grated
200 g raw chayote, coarsely grated
100 g onion, finely chopped
10 g fresh parsley, chopped
10 g margarine
Sea salt to taste
200 g raw carrot, coarsely grated
200 g raw chayote, coarsely grated
100 g onion, finely chopped
10 g fresh parsley, chopped
10 g margarine
Sea salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Breadcrumbs can be found in the baking or dry goods aisle of any local supermarket. Carrots, onions, and fresh parsley are available in the produce section of all grocery stores or farmers' markets. Chayote (often labeled as choko) is a specialty vegetable; check the exotic produce section in large supermarkets or look for it in local markets and independent greengrocers. Margarine is in the chilled dairy or spreadable fats section. If you have trouble finding chayote, you could use a firm zucchini as a substitute, though chayote is essential for the authentic texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor profile of this recipe.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrot and choko, chopped onion, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs and salt well
- Add the melted margarine to the mixture and incorporate until you have a uniform dough that can be shaped
- With lightly greased hands, shape the dough into small balls
- Place the meatballs on a previously greased baking tray
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until they are golden and firm
Observations
Vegetable meatballs are a brilliant, versatile way to pack more veggies into your everyday cooking. This recipe features grated carrot and chayote, which add a lovely moisture and a subtle sweetness to the mix, while breadcrumbs provide the perfect bind and onion brings a savory kick. They are fantastic as a quick snack, a side dish, or even as the main event for those looking for a meat-free alternative.
Preparing them is a breeze and there's no need to pre-cook the vegetables, which speeds things up significantly. We bake these beauties to get that soft, tender center with a light golden crunch on the outside, skipping the deep-frying entirely. Serve them while they're warm and enjoy this healthy, nutritious treat.
Preparing them is a breeze and there's no need to pre-cook the vegetables, which speeds things up significantly. We bake these beauties to get that soft, tender center with a light golden crunch on the outside, skipping the deep-frying entirely. Serve them while they're warm and enjoy this healthy, nutritious treat.
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