Lentil and potato meatballs with cheese are a tasty and nutritious vegetarian dish, perfect for a complete meal or as a tasty appetizer. The combination of lentils, potatoes and cheese creates a balance of flavors and textures that makes them irresistible.
Lentils are an excellent source of vegetable protein, fiber and iron, while potatoes provide complex carbohydrates and potassium.
Cheese adds calcium and protein. They are a great alternative to classic meatballs and can also be appreciated by children.
The recipe is simple and requires few ingredients, making them ideal for a quick and tasty dinner. For a lighter result, the meatballs can of course be baked and fried, good in either case.
They can be served with a tomato sauce, yogurt or vegetable mayonnaise.
They are also excellent cold, so they are suitable to be included in a picnic basket.
Lentil and potato meatballs with cheese are a great choice for those looking for a healthy, tasty and easy to prepare dish. Lentil and potato meatballs with cheese are a tasty and nutritious vegetarian dish, perfect for a complete meal or as a tasty appetizer. The combination of lentils, potatoes and cheese creates a balance of flavors and textures that makes them irresistible.
Lentils are an excellent source of vegetable protein, fiber and iron, while potatoes provide complex carbohydrates and potassium. Cheese adds calcium and protein. They are a great alternative to classic meatballs and can also be appreciated by children.
The recipe is simple and requires few ingredients, making them ideal for a quick and tasty dinner. For a lighter result, the meatballs can of course be baked and fried, good in either case.
They can be served with a tomato sauce, yogurt or vegetable mayonnaise.
They are also excellent cold, so they are suitable to be included in a picnic basket.
Ingredients
Tools
Steps
First boil the potatoes.
Mash them
Reduce the previously cooked lentils to a cream
In a bowl, combine the potatoes with the lentils
add the egg
parsley and garlic.
mix
Add salt
Pour the extra virgin olive oil onto a baking tray with baking paper.
take a piece of the mixture and fill it with a teaspoon of fresh cheese.
close and form the meatballs
Place them on the tray and cook in a hot fan oven at 180° for about 20 minutes. Of course, if you prefer, you can also fry them in peanut oil and enjoy our lentil and potato meatballs stuffed with cheese.
Varied doses for servings