Polpette di Pesce (merluzzo congelato)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is usually cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Thaw the frozen cod and chop it into small pieces.

In a bowl, combine the chopped cod, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and salt.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls (polpette).

Heat seed oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the cod balls until golden brown on all sides.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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