Meatballs (Cheapballs)

These are some pretty easy meatballs, inspired by Bittman, and I made both meat and veggie versions. Measurements are approximate.

Whatcha need...

Parmesan/Romano Cheese - 1/2 cup

Bread crumbs (or chopped bread) - 1/2 cup

Parsley, chopped fine - 1/2 cup

Egg - 1

Halloumi cheese - 3/4 cup

Chives (or scallions) - 1/4 cup

Ground Pepper - 1 tsp

Oil for frying

Meat version

Ground Meat (I used Turkey) - 3/4 lb

Veggie version

Hummus - 2 tbs

Baba Ghannoush - 2 tbsp

Now what?

Chop fine all of first set of ingredients and mix well in a bowl. If you are making both veggie and meat, then mix some of mixture with the meat and some with the hummus and baba. Form into small balls and fry in oil until well-browned. You can throw them in a 350 oven if you have too many for just one batch.

Eat with cous cous, salad, polenta, or other vehicle. They would also be good in a wrap or pita.