Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Veggie Meatballs
These simple, baked veggie meatballs feature carrot and chayote for a light, nutritious, and flavor-packed snack or 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, melted
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, melted
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Carrots, onions, parsley, and breadcrumbs are easy to pick up at any standard grocery store or local supermarket. Chayote is often found under the names 'choko' or 'mirliton' in the produce section of well-stocked supermarkets, or you can consistently find it at Latin American or international produce markets. If you truly cannot source chayote, you can use zucchini as a substitute, though the original recipe's flavor and texture are unique to chayote. Margarine is readily available in the dairy or baking aisle of any grocer.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the grated carrots and chayote, chopped onion, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, and salt together well.
- Add the melted margarine to the mixture and combine until you have a homogeneous dough that holds its shape.
- With lightly greased hands, shape the dough into small balls.
- Arrange the meatballs on a previously greased baking tray.
- Place in an oven preheated to 180°C and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm.
Observations
Vegetarian meatballs are a brilliant, versatile way to pack more veggies into your everyday routine. This recipe calls for fresh, coarsely grated carrot and chayote, which bring a lovely, subtle sweetness and keep the texture moist. We mix these with breadcrumbs for the perfect binding and onion for that savory punch. They are a fantastic go-to for a quick snack, a reliable side dish, or even a meat-free main course.
Best of all, there is no need to pre-cook the vegetables, making this a fuss-free, efficient process. We bake these beauties until they are tender on the inside with a gently crisped exterior—no messy frying required. Simply serve them warm and enjoy a wholesome, feel-good bite.
Best of all, there is no need to pre-cook the vegetables, making this a fuss-free, efficient process. We bake these beauties until they are tender on the inside with a gently crisped exterior—no messy frying required. Simply serve them warm and enjoy a wholesome, feel-good bite.
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