Carrot Potato Balls
Soft, simple, and fresh, these carrot and potato balls come together with kitchen staples for an easy, satisfying bite.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 5 potatoes, medium, boiled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots, shredded
- ½ onion, small, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp parsley
Method:
Start CookingBoil the potatoes
- Peel and cut into chunks. Boil until fork-tender. Drain very well and let steam off excess moisture.
Cook the vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add shredded carrots and cook 3–5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Mash and combine
- Mash the potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked vegetables, salt, black pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly combined.
Shape and serve
- Let the mixture cool slightly. Take small portions and roll into balls or shape in your palm.
- Serve warm or cold. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Steamer basket if steaming the potatoes
- Colander if boiling the potatoes
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Drain the potatoes very well and let steam escape to avoid a wet mixture.
- Cook the carrots and onion until softened to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Add garlic at the end to keep its flavor balanced, not sharp.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before shaping for easier handling.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat.
- Swap parsley with dill or green onions for a different fresh note.
- Add a spoon of breadcrumbs if you prefer a firmer texture.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for optional brightness.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a side with chicken, meatballs, or roasted meats.
- Enjoy cold with salads.
- Add to a mezze spread.
- Serve at tea time.
- Enjoy on its own, warm or cold.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 293 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 126 mg | Potassium: 1283 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 5396 IU | Vitamin C: 58 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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Potatoes & Carrots
WHY WE LOVE IT
Soft texture, natural sweetness from carrots, and a balanced, mild base from potatoes that works with simple seasoning.
A LITTLE STORY
Potato-based mixtures have been shaped and cooked in many forms for centuries, often as a practical way to stretch simple ingredients into filling dishes.
DID YOU KNOW?
The starch in potatoes helps bind mixtures together naturally, while carrots bring moisture and subtle sweetness without added sugar.