If you love avocado like me, you can’t miss this super quick and irresistible recipe! I tried it one day when I got home at an ungodly hour, and the time to whip up a good nutritious and tasty dish was really limited! My eyes fell on the fruit basket where there were two ripe avocados, and it was then that I wondered if I could use them to make meatballs! The answer to that question is yes! And not only is it possible, but absolutely recommended! They’re so good that my husband devoured almost all of them, but what may seem to many as an insignificant detail is not to me, because these meatballs are a fabulous dinner saver! No hassle, just mix a few ingredients in a bowl, form the meatballs quickly, and put everything in the oven! They will become a staple in your kitchen when you’re in the mood for a simple yet satisfying meal! Accompanied by a fresh seasonal salad, they are a light and tasty vegetarian main course, but, if needed, they transform into delicious finger food in an informal aperitif with friends, perhaps accompanied by some dipping sauces! Success is guaranteed!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 12-13 meatballs
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 avocado (ripe, about 8 oz of pulp net)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Grana Padano cheese, grated
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
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- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Parchment paper
Steps
Wash the avocados by thoroughly scrubbing the skin under running water. With a knife, cut them in half and remove the pit.
With a spoon, scoop out the pulp, transfer it to a large bowl and add two pinches of salt and a grind of pepper.
Incorporate the egg and the grated Grana cheese.
Finally, add the breadcrumbs.
Mash all ingredients with a fork or potato masher until you get a smooth but firm dough.
With slightly damp hands or using latex food gloves, take portions weighing about 0.7 oz each and form your meatballs.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle a little oil on the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve immediately accompanied by a fresh seasonal salad.
And voilà… the quick avocado meatballs are ready to be enjoyed!
Bon Appétit from La Cucina di FeFè!
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Storage
👉 You can store the quick avocado meatballs in the refrigerator in suitable containers for 2-3 days, then heat them for a couple of minutes in a preheated oven or microwave.
Tips, notes, variations, and suggestions
🟣 You can enrich the base of your meatballs by also adding spices to taste, such as paprika, ginger, or turmeric, and aromatic herbs like mint, fresh thyme, basil, and parsley.
🟣 The weight of the meatballs, about 0.7 oz each, is aimed at speeding up execution. You can freely decide to make them a bit bigger, but obviously, the bigger they are, the longer they will take to cook, also considering your oven’s power. You can cook them in any case, either in a pan for a few minutes per side, or in an air fryer at 356°F for about 12 minutes.
