Beef and Quinoa Meatballs

Found this at wholefoodsmarket.com. Serving with pasta and marinara, or with sauce on a hoagie, is suggested. My whole family loved them, and they're a fussy bunch. A great way to work in some whole grains and veggies. Next time I will at least double this recipe.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup  cooked quinoa (see note)
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  grated carrot
• 1⁄4 cup  grated zucchini
• 2  tablespoons ketchup
• 1  tablespoon  chopped garlic
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F Line a large baking sheet with foil then spray with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Shape into 16 balls and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
3. Note: To cook quinoa, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Pour in ½ cup quinoa, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.