Brazilian recipe
Vegetarian Meatless Balls (Almôndegas vegetarianas)
A nutritious and flavorful recipe using grated carrots and chayote, perfect for a light meal or snack.
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Ingredients
100 g breadcrumbs
200 g raw grated carrot (coarse grater)
200 g raw grated chayote (coarse grater)
100 g onion
10 g chopped parsley
10 g margarine
Salt to taste
200 g raw grated carrot (coarse grater)
200 g raw grated chayote (coarse grater)
100 g onion
10 g chopped parsley
10 g margarine
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find carrots, chayote, and onions at any local wet market (palengke) or supermarket produce section. Breadcrumbs and margarine are readily available in the baking or grocery aisles of any major supermarket chain. As a substitute for chayote, you may use zucchini or sayote as it is locally known in the Philippines.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the grated carrot and chayote, chopped onion, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, and salt well.
- Add the melted margarine to the mixture and incorporate until you obtain a homogeneous dough that can be easily shaped.
- With lightly greased hands, shape the dough into small balls.
- Place the meatless balls on a previously greased baking sheet.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until they are golden and firm.
Observations
Meatless balls are a versatile and delicious option for incorporating more vegetables into your diet. This recipe features grated carrots and chayote, which provide moisture and a subtle natural sweetness to the mixture, combined with breadcrumbs for binding and onion for a savory touch. They are excellent as a quick snack, a healthy side dish, or even a main course for those seeking meat-free alternatives.
The preparation process is straightforward and does not require pre-cooking the vegetables, which saves time. These balls are baked rather than fried, resulting in a soft texture inside with a lightly crisp exterior. Serve them warm and enjoy this nutritious and wholesome snack.
The preparation process is straightforward and does not require pre-cooking the vegetables, which saves time. These balls are baked rather than fried, resulting in a soft texture inside with a lightly crisp exterior. Serve them warm and enjoy this nutritious and wholesome snack.
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