Quick Quinoa Meatballs

 

 Quick Quinoa Meatballs

 

 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 25 mins

Cook Time: 0 hours 25 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 50 mins 

 

 

Ingredients

 

1 1/2 c. minced onion

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 c. minced shiitake mushrooms

1 c. chopped baby spinach leaves

2 c. cooked quinoa

3/4 c. mashed potatoes

1 lightly beaten egg

1/2 c. Parmigiano cheese

2 tbsp. chopped basil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. each chili flakes and black pepper

 

Method

 

Saute 1 1/2 cups minced onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 7 to 8 minutes. Add 2 cups minced shiitake mushrooms and 1 cup chopped baby spinach leaves and cook until mushrooms are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups cooked quinoa, 3/4 cup mashed potatoes, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon each chili flakes and black pepper. Form into 32 walnut-size balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400F until golden and firm, 15 minutes per side.  

 

Enjoy your Meatballs!!