Arugula Meatballs

Here is the recipe for delicious arugula meatballs, a fresh and tasty twist on the classic meatballs.

Ingredients

• 200g of fresh arugula
• 100g of stale bread
• 150g of ricotta cheese
• 50g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 clove of garlic
• Bread crumbs as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil for frying

Preparation

1. Start by finely chopping the arugula after washing and drying it.
2. Soften the stale bread in water and then squeeze it out well.
3. In a bowl, combine the chopped arugula with the softened bread, ricotta, and grated Parmesan.
4. Add the egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the finely chopped garlic clove to flavor the mixture.
5. Mix everything well until the mixture is homogeneous. If it’s too soft, add breadcrumbs until the desired consistency is achieved.
6. Form small meatballs with the mixture and roll them in breadcrumbs.
7. Heat plenty of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and fry the meatballs until they are golden and crispy on all sides.
8. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Curiosity

Arugula meatballs are a versatile dish, great to serve both as an appetizer and as a main course, and can be paired with a fresh salad or a yogurt sauce for a touch of freshness. They are also an original way to use arugula in a different way from the usual consumption in salad. The arugula itself, with its peppery taste, is well balanced by the ricotta and Parmesan in this recipe.