Lentil dumplings: the recipe for vegetarian dumplings, ideal for finger food
the lentil dumplings I am a antipasti simple and delicious, also to be consumed as second vegetarian dish or how finger food for a aperitif; a recipe made for us by Chef Michele Ghedini for the Address Book Easy Gourmet. This is the perfect dish for recycle already cooked lentils for other preparations, especially after new yearwhen lentils abound, and for those who want to make some meatballs without meat. In this recipe we have lentil smoothie cooked, before mixing them with pansquare, Egg, Parmesan cheesesalt and pepper, paprika e turmeric, but you can flavor them however you like. From the dough we then made the meatballs, which will be stuffed with soft-paste cheese or mozzarella for pizza, dipped in Beatin the breadcrumbs e fries in hot oil until golden brown. Here are the steps to make them.
How to make lentil dumplings
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Step 1
Start by blending the lentils 1then mix them in a bowl with the bread, eggs, cheese, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper 2. Mix everything well with a wooden spoon. 3.
Start by blending the lentils 1then mix them in a bowl with the bread, eggs, cheese, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper 2. Mix everything well with a wooden spoon. 3.
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When the mixture is well mixed, take about 20 grams and crush it with your fingers 4 and in the center put a cube of mozzarella, or the cheese you prefer 5 and I close the whole thing, thus forming a stuffed meatball 6.
When the mixture is well mixed, take about 20 grams and crush it with your fingers 4 and in the center put a cube of mozzarella, or the cheese you prefer 5 and I close the whole thing, thus forming a stuffed meatball 6.
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Pass them now in a paste of water and flour 7 then in the breadcrumbs, making sure they stick 8. Fry them in hot oil for about 5 minutes or until golden brown 9.
Pass them now in a paste of water and flour 7 then in the breadcrumbs, making sure they stick 8. Fry them in hot oil for about 5 minutes or until golden brown 9.
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When they are ready, drain them with a slotted spoon. ten and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil 11. The lentil dumplings are ready to eat 12.
When they are ready, drain them with a slotted spoon. ten and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil 11. The lentil dumplings are ready to eat 12.
Tips
You can serve the lentil meatballs with ketchup, mayonnaise or any other sauce you prefer.
For a lighter preparation, you can cook lentil pancakes cookedPreparation: place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cook at 180°C for 30-35 minutes.
storage room
You can store the lentil balls in the refrigerator for 2-3 daysinside an airtight container.
