Name: What To Serve With Albondigas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion albondigas

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your albondigas, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list of the most popular side dishes for albondigas.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with albondigas are cilantro lime rice, crusty French bread, and garlic mashed potatoes. You can also serve a side of flour tortillas, tamales, or cheesy quesadillas. For more refreshing options, try pico de gallo, Mexican corn salad, or pickled jalapeños.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Cilantro lime rice

It’s no surprise that this easy-to-make zesty rice is at the top of our list.

The fresh flavors of cilantro lime rice complement heavily-spiced Mexican dishes like albondigas really well, and keep things nice and light.

Spoon a generous spoonful of the soup over your rice and watch as it absorbs all the delicious sauce.

Why we love this recipe: it can brighten up any meal.

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Zucchini chips

Zucchini chips are a tasty alternative to tortilla chips that you can easily jazz up with your favorite spices like cumin, coriander, and chili powder.

The key to perfecting these crisps is to get them as thin as possible. For best results, you’ll want to invest in a mandoline slicer.

Or a really sharp knife.

Why we love this recipe: you can indulge guilt free.

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Homemade tortilla chips
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Garlic mashed potatoes

Try some Mexican-American fusion and serve your meatballs with a creamy mash.

These aren’t just any mashed potatoes.

The recipe has a little trick that will take your mash to the next level… mixing in fresh herbs like dill, chives, or parsley (or a combination of all three) for a herby bite.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a classic side you’ll keep coming back to.

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Flour tortillas

This is a classic side for albondigas.

You can stuff the meatballs inside and then dip the wrap in the broth, kind of like birria tacos.

YUM!

Doesn’t that sound delicious?

Why we love this recipe: they’re so much softer than store bought tortillas.

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Garlic bread

Pico de gallo

This Mexican chunky salsa celebrates the humble tomato in the most delicious way – diced and partnered with jalapeno peppers, lime juice, and cilantro.

It’s sweet and addicting, with a nice spicy kick.

And it makes a great palate cleanser for your albondigas.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a no-cook dish you can whip up in less than 10 minutes.

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Crusty French baguettes

French bread is the perfect side for any soup.

Why? They’re the perfect vehicle to mop up all the leftover broth.

And you’ll never believe me when I say that you only need four ingredients to make them. Yes four!

Your house will also smell amazing – and you can reheat any leftovers perfectly with my guide on storing and reheating French bread.

Why we love this recipe: it’s so much fun to make your own bread.

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Mexican tamales

Tamales are Mexico’s best kept secret.

They’re made with a delicious corn dough mixture and can have loads of different fillings.

You could go for salsa verde chicken, red chili pork, or something more simple like beans and cheese.

They’re great for dipping in the soup.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

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Mexican street corn salad

Creamy, spicy, and cheesy – don’t be surprised if your guests ask for the recipe.

And lucky for them, it’s really easy to make (especially if you use frozen corn).

I like to use this as a soup topper. It looks and tastes great!

Psst… this is a lighter version of this salad and uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a colorful 20-minute summer salad.

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Pickled jalapenos

Another side that’s simple, crunchy, and quick to make are these pickled jalapenos.

They’ve got a real balanced flavor profile – they’re tangy and spicy, but with sweet notes to balance these out.

And they’ll keep in the fridge for up to two months, so you can have them on hand if you decide to make an impromptu soup for lunch.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a solid holiday gift idea!

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Cheese quesadillas

Looking for something you can whip up in a flash?

Cheese quesadillas are the way to go.

This recipe uses a Monterey jack and sharp cheddar, but you can try different combinations of chihuahua cheese, Oaxaca, pepper jack, and mozzarella.

Pair them with a piping-hot bowl of albondigas for a quick dinner.

Why we love this recipe: you only need three basic ingredients.

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Churros

No Mexican meal would be complete without a serving of the popular street food churros afterwards.

Perfect churros are extra crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, with a fingerlicking good cinnamon sugar for flavor.

Oh and don’t forget the molten chocolate dip, it’s a must-have.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a great party dessert.

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The best side dishes to serve with albondigas

Cilantro lime rice
Zucchini chips
Garlic mashed potatoes
Flour tortillas
Pico de gallo
Crusty French baguettes
Mexican tamales
Mexican street corn salad
Pickled jalapenos
Cheese quesadillas
Churros