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30 minute Vegetarian Meatballs

Nutritional Information: 128 Calories | 6.1 Fat | 13.1g Carbs | 6.2g Protein

Yields:  12 servings | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients: 

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets (roughly 1 head of cauliflower)
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa (and/or brown rice, see notes)
  • 3/4 cup oat flour (a “dry ingredient” like, almond meal, breadcrumbs, etc.)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon spices (chili powder, paprika, and/or cumin will work)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • olive oil (enough, to cover the bottom of a frying pan with a thin coating)

Directions:

  1. Cauliflower: Cook the cauliflower florets in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes, till fork-tender. Drain well.
  2. Mix: Pulse the quinoa and cauliflower through a food processor until semi-smooth (see pictures for texture). Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and combine with all other ingredients. Stir until everything is incorporated. Roll into small balls (about one heaping tablespoon per ball was best for me).
  3. Cook: Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat – add the balls and cook for a few minutes on each side – they will need to be gently turned every so often to get browned all the way around. Serve with yummy sauces, salads, bowls, or freeze for later!

Source:  https://pinchofyum.com/30-minute-vegetarian-meatballs

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