Oil-Free Vegetable Chops: Healthy & Delicious Baked Snack
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About Oil-Free Vegetable Chops: Healthy & Delicious Baked Snack
Start your day with a guilt-free treat! These Oil-Free Vegetable Chops are a delightful and healthy breakfast or snack option. Made with mashed potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and vibrant green peas, they deliver incredible flavor and texture without any added oil.The secret to their savory goodness lies in the combination of roasted cumin, black pepper, and a touch of salted butter. These savory chops offer a satisfying crunch and are surprisingly easy to make at home, delivering a bakery-style experience without the unhealthy fats.Perfect for health-conscious individuals or anyone looking for a nutritious and tasty snack, these chops are a fantastic alternative to traditional, oil-laden recipes. Get ready to enjoy a wholesome and delicious experience!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Filling
- 250 gm Potato mashed
- 100 gm Cottage Cheese
- 150 gm Peas boiled and mashed, green
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds roasted
- 1 tsp Pepper black, ground
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For Coating
- 50 gm Butter melted, salted
- 10 gm Puffed Rice crushed
- 5 gm Vermicelli
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 Coriander for garnish
- 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1/4 cup Chutney green
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetable Filling
- Roast the cumin seeds until fragrant. Grind them coarsely.
- Mash the boiled potatoes thoroughly.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, mashed green peas, roasted cumin powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to form a thick paste.
Shape and Coat the Chops
- Take a small portion of the vegetable mixture and form it into a small ball (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Roll the ball in the mashed green pea mixture to create a thin coating.
- Then, roll it in the mashed potato mixture to create another layer.
- Dab some melted butter onto the ball.
- Roll the buttered ball in the crushed puffed rice until fully coated.
Final Coating and Baking
- Mix the remaining melted butter with the vermicelli.
- Coat the puffed rice-covered balls with the vermicelli-butter mixture.
- Optional: Decorate the chops to resemble birds (see image).
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake the chops for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with tomato sauce and green chutney.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Oil-Free Vegetable Chops
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garam masala to the vegetable filling.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon or two of milk or water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Ensure that the oven is preheated properly to ensure even cooking and browning of the chops.
- Feel free to experiment with other vegetables like carrots or zucchini, finely diced, in the filling.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 10000mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
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