Vegetable meatballs stuffed with cheese

Vegetable meatballs stuffed with cheese – a delicious and healthy recipe, perfect for any meal! These crispy on the outside and soft on the inside meatballs, with a savory cheese filling, are sure to become a family favorite. It’s a simple, quick recipe that can be adapted to everyone’s taste. Start cooking and enjoy this delicacy!

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1 parsnip
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 egg
- 100 g cheese (feta, mozzarella, or cottage cheese, depending on preference)
- 2-3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- A handful of fresh parsley and dill

Instructions:

1. Preparing the vegetables: Start by peeling the potatoes, carrot, and parsnip. Use a large grater to grate them. This step will not only help with better integration of the ingredients but will also provide a pleasant texture to the meatballs. After grating, place the vegetables in a sieve or a clean towel and squeeze them well to remove excess water. This is a crucial step to avoid wet meatballs.

2. Mixing the ingredients: In a large bowl, add the squeezed vegetables, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika. Finely chop the garlic and add it to the mixture. Also, add the finely chopped parsley and dill for extra flavor. Mix the ingredients well with a spatula or your hands until you achieve a homogeneous mixture.

3. Cheese filling: Cut the cheese into small cubes. If using feta cheese, it will add a salty and creamy note to the meatballs. If you prefer mozzarella, it will provide a more elastic texture. Mix the cheese into the vegetable mixture, being careful to distribute it evenly.

4. Forming the meatballs: With wet hands, form meatballs from the vegetable and cheese mixture. You can make medium-sized meatballs, but if you want a smaller version, perfect for appetizers, you can make them smaller. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Breading and baking: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with a little salt and pepper. Dip each meatball in the breadcrumb mixture to achieve a crispy crust. Then, drizzle them with a little olive oil to help with browning. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

6. Serving: Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving. They are excellent both warm and at room temperature. You can accompany them with a yogurt sauce with dill or a fresh vegetable salad. Additionally, these meatballs can be successfully integrated into a sandwich.

Variation suggestions: You can experiment with different types of cheese or add other grated vegetables, such as zucchini or onion. Also, for a spicy taste, add a little finely chopped chili pepper to the mixture.

With these vegetable meatballs stuffed with cheese, you will create a dish that is not only healthy but also full of flavor. This is a quick and easy dish to prepare, perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Enjoy every bite!