Name: Veggie ‘forcemeat’ balls Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
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

Veggie ‘forcemeat’ balls Recipe

Arabele Cadena Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Veggie ‘forcemeat’ balls

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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.
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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