Meatballs with flaxseed flour
3 servings
40 minutes
Flaxseed flour meatballs are a harmony of taste and health born from the search for healthy alternatives to classic dishes. Flaxseed flour gives them a tender texture and a light nutty flavor, while Italian herbs fill them with the aroma of Mediterranean cuisine. Juicy on the inside and golden brown on the outside, these meatballs make an excellent addition to vegetable sides or pasta. They are suitable for balanced nutrition, enriching the body with protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids from flax. The dish surprises with its deep flavor and ease of preparation, turning simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Place the minced meat in a deep container.
3
Add olive oil to the minced meat.
- Mixed mince: 800 g
- Flaxseed flour: 200 g
4
Add eggs to the minced meat.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
5
Add Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Italian Herbs: 16 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
6
Chop the onion finely.
7
Send the onion to the minced meat.
- Onion: 2 pieces
8
Wash and peel the carrot.
9
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
10
Add carrot to the bowl with ingredients.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
11
Mix thoroughly.
12
Form balls from the minced meat and dip them in flour.
13
Send the balls to the pan in boiling oil.
14
Fry on medium heat for 3–5 minutes.
15
Flip the browned balls and fry for another 3 minutes.
16
Turn the meatballs again, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat slightly.
17
After 8-10 minutes, remove the lid and stir.
18
Fry without a lid for another 5 minutes on low heat.