LATVIAN STYLE 3-COURSE LUNCH ❤️ 1.Cauliflower Spice Soup. 2.Puffy Meatballs. 3.Stuffed Baked Apple.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber and are often more nutritious.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt has similar creaminess with less fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Soak bread crumbs in milk until softened.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté in oil until translucent.

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, soaked bread crumbs, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Mix until well combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.

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

Dredge each meatball in flour, shaking off excess.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Serve hot with sour cream and mustard on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens