Quinoa Meatballs

For people looking to incorporate quinoa into their diets, this is a different and delicious way to do it. They are quite healthy and we can combine them with a carbohydrate or vegetable and add a natural sauce.

Approximate Nutritional Content: Recipe makes 24 meatballs, nutritional value per 1 meatball

• Calories: 70 kcal.

• Fat grams: 4.4 gr. equivalent to 1 fat serving

• Protein grams: 4.4 gr equivalent to half a protein serving

• Carbohydrate grams: 3.2 gr.

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the amount and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa

• 450 gr. ground meat

• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion

• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

• Place the quinoa in a pot with one cup of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until all water has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Once done, transfer to a bowl and let cool.

• Place the remaining ingredients in the bowl with quinoa and stir until well combined.

• Form meatballs the size of a golf ball, place them in rows on the baking sheet. Bake until golden, approximately 12-15 minutes. Remove and serve.