Beef and Quinoa Meatballs

Name: Beef and Quinoa Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

Submitted by LonghornMama

"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."

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Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 13
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

Preheat oven to 500°F Line a large baking sheet with foil then spray with cooking spray; set aside.
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.
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.