These quick and delicious vegetable patties are crispy on the outside and soft, cheesy, and flavorful on the inside. Made with simple ingredients like grated carrot, garlic, and melted mozzarella, they come together in just 10 minutes—perfect for a fast dinner or snack. You can even add a small meat filling for extra protein and richness. This recipe is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and absolutely irresistible!
🥕 Ingredients
For Meatballs & Veggies:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 30 g (1 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 zucchini (optional but recommended), grated
- 2 tbsp flour (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or coriander), chopped
Optional Filling:
- Small cooked minced meat balls or chunks
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the mixture:
In a bowl, combine grated carrot, zucchini (squeezed to remove excess water), garlic, mozzarella, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and herbs. - Mix well:
Stir until everything binds together into a soft mixture. - Shape patties:
Take a small portion, flatten it, place a bit of meat (optional) inside, and seal to form a patty. - Cook:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. - Serve hot:
Enjoy with ketchup, yogurt dip, or chutney.
🔥 Tips
- Squeeze excess water from vegetables to keep patties crispy.
- Use breadcrumbs instead of flour for extra crunch.
- Add spices like paprika or cumin for more flavor.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning outside while keeping inside raw.
- You can make it fully vegetarian by skipping the meat filling.