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Bulgur Meatballs With Creamy Potatoes and Asparagus
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Bulgur Meatballs With Creamy Potatoes and Asparagus [Vegan]

These bulgur meatballs with creamy potatoes and asparagus is a simple meal from start to finish. Hearty bulgur is combined with red lentils, bread crumbs, and seasoning and then fried until golden brown and crispy on both sides. It's the perfect partner to the potatoes and asparagus cooked in a... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Bulgur Meatballs With Creamy Potatoes and Asparagus [Vegan]

For the Bulgur Meatballs:

  • 1 1/8 cups bulgur wheat
  • 3/4 cup red lentils (you can also use canned lentils)
  • 1 cup, plus 1 3/4 tablespoons oat flour
  • 1 onion, chopped small
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • Scant 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons paprika powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, gives a nice seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper

For the Potatoes and Asparagus:

  • About 1 1/2 pounds asparagus (peel and cut into small pieces)
  • 2.2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped small
  • 1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 1 cup soy or oat cream
  • A pinch of xylitol
  • 1 teaspoon small chopped parsley or other herbs that you have just at hand and like (eg chives)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt and pepper
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How to Prepare Bulgur Meatballs With Creamy Potatoes and Asparagus [Vegan]

To Make the Meatballs:

  1. Cook bulgur according to package instructions. If using dry lentils, cook in a separate pot.
  2. In a bowl, combine lentils, cooked bulgur, and oat flour. Stir to combine, then add all other ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. The dough should not be sticky and you should be able to form it into balls easily. If needed, add more bread crumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet, then cook the meatballs until crisp and brown on both sides.

To Make the Potatoes and Asparagus:

  1. Heat oil in a pan with high sides. Add onion and cook for a few minutes. Add asparagus, potatoes, salt, and xylitol or sugar.
  2. Add vegetable broth and cream, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to medium and let cook until the vegetables are tender, abut 20 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs of choice before serving.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 3987 | Total Carbs: 742 g | Total Fat: 70 g | Total Protein: 127 g | Total Sodium: 3651 g | Total Sugar: 46 g Calculation not including oil for frying or salt.

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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