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Albondigas Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine lentils, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. 2. Form the mixture into small balls.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lentil balls and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. In the same pot, add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrot, and zucchini. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the lentil balls back to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Albondigas, Vegan
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