How To Make Chef John’s Meatless Meatballs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Add the eggs to the quinoa mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
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Shape the mixture into meatball-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs, turning them to coat evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
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Serve hot with your favorite marinara sauce or on top of spaghetti.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 93mg
- Sodium : 581mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 16g
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