Lentil and potato balls with cheese are a tasty and nutritious vegetarian dish, perfect for a complete meal or as a delicious appetizer. The combination of lentils, potatoes, and cheese creates a balance of flavors and textures that make them irresistible.
Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron, while potatoes provide complex carbohydrates and potassium. Cheese adds calcium and protein. They are a great alternative to traditional meatballs and can also be enjoyed by children.
The recipe is simple and requires few ingredients, making them ideal for a quick and tasty dinner. For a lighter result, the balls can naturally be baked and fried, good in any case.
They can be served with tomato sauce, yogurt, or vegan mayonnaise.
They are also great cold, so they are suitable for inclusion in a picnic basket.
Lentil and potato balls with cheese are an excellent choice for those looking for a healthy, tasty, and easy-to-prepare dish.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 20 balls
- Cooking methods: Frying, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 68.36 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.96 (g) of which sugars 0.48 (g)
- Proteins 2.56 (g)
- Fat 2.35 (g) of which saturated 0.25 (g)of which unsaturated 0.18 (g)
- Fibers 2.10 (g)
- Sodium 44.36 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 20 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.76 lbs potatoes
- 1.1 lbs cooked lentils
- 1 egg (medium)
- to taste chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- to taste salt
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 3.53 oz cream cheese
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- Parchment paper
Steps
First, boil the potatoes.
Mash them
Puree the previously cooked lentils
In a bowl, combine the potatoes with the lentils
add the egg
the parsley and garlic.
mix
Add the salt
Pour the EVO oil on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
take a piece of the mixture and fill it with a teaspoon of cream cheese.
close and form the balls
Place them on the tray and bake in a preheated fan oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes. Naturally, if you prefer, you can also fry them in peanut oil and enjoy our lentil and potato balls filled with cheese.
