How To Make Veggie ‘forcemeat’ balls
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons 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 grated vegetables, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
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Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the balls, then bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve the veggie ‘forcemeat’ balls as an appetizer with your favorite sauce or as a topping for salads, wraps, or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Calories : 180kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 23g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 7g
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