AK Real Meals - episode 16 - AK's Cypriot Meatballs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option with more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar is less expensive.

Put the ground turkey in a bowl.

Peel and grate the onions, then add to the bowl with the turkey.

Peel and grate the potatoes, then strain them before adding to the bowl.

Add 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried mint, 1 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together using one hand.

Roll the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs at 400°F for about 35 to 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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