Cooking deep fried foods: meatball, Fried lotus root slices.

ground meat

🥗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 dairy-free and lower in calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative with more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, grated parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Roll each meatball in flour to coat lightly.

Heat olive oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add meatballs to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding.

Fry the meatballs until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the meatballs and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with marinara sauce or as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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