Pea pod meatballs: Zero Waste recipe

Welcome to the 29th edition of the Zero Waste in kitchen!
Today we enhance pea pods, often discarded but actually rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

With this recipe you will learn how to turn them into tasty and sustainable meatballs, reducing waste and giving new life to a simple but surprising ingredient.

Alternatively, you can prepare a velouté of pea pods.

A dish that combines taste, creativity and care for the environment!

Pea pods

When we shell fresh peas, their pods almost always end up in the bin. In fact, they are a valuable resource: they contain fibers, useful for intestinal regularity, and micronutrients that contribute to the general well-being of the body.

Delicate in flavor and slightly sweet, pea pods, if properly cleaned and processed, can become the perfect base for creams, fillings and doughs. Recovering them is a simple act that allows you to Reduce waste and value the ingredient in its entirety.

Meatballs of pea pods and potatoes

A tasty and sustainable dish, ideal for breathing new life into pea pods with just a few ingredients and a lot of creativity.

Ingredients:

• 350 g of pea pods
• 2 medium red potatoes
• 3 tablespoons of pea flour
• Breadcrumbs to taste.
• Extra virgin olive oil q.b.

Preparation

1. Wash pea pods thoroughly and steam them until soft.

2. Puree them to remove the tougher filaments and obtain a smooth cream.

3. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until fully cooked and mash them with a fork.

4. Combine the creamed pods with the potatoes and add pea flour to give structure to the mixture.

5. Incorporate the breadcrumbs a little at a time until the mixture is soft but workable.

6. Form patties and cook them in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until golden brown.

💡 These meatballs are perfect as a main course or as aperitif, accompanied by a yogurt sauce or vegetable mayonnaise.

More Zero Waste ideas and recipes

• And instead with the fava bean skins you can prepare some tasty spheres with goat cheese.
• I peas are the protagonists of our Peas and Zucchini Cream, both in single-portion and double portion.
• If you are looking for more recipes Zero wastes you can visit the dedicated section.