Vegetable Balls

Vegetable balls are a delicious dish from the Italian cooking tradition "cucina povera" or "poor kitchen", known for using accessible and seasonal ingredients. They are an excellent choice for an appetizer, crispy golden bites with a fragrant and colorful filling of seasonal vegetables, combined with cheese, eggs, and breadcrumbs.

• For a more even and crispy crust on the vegetable balls, use double breading: after dipping them in egg and breadcrumbs, repeat the process again.
• For a healthier option, you can bake the balls in an air fryer.
• If you prefer, replace the peas with the same amount of beans, and there is no need to boil them beforehand.

• Add different seasonal vegetables instead of carrot, potato, and zucchini, such as mushrooms if making the dish in the fall.
• Use different types of cheese for a different flavor, such as mozzarella instead of parmesan.
• Add some grated onion or cabbage for variety in texture and taste.

• Potatoes are rich in vitamin C and B6, making them beneficial for the immune system.
• Zucchini contains very few calories and is a good source of vitamin C and manganese.
• Carrots are the best source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A and is important for eye health.