Vegan Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

• Vegan

• Produce

  • 1 Cauliflower head
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp Parsley, dried

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 3/4 cup Breadcrumbs, gluten free

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on thealmondeater.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cauliflower head
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¾ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp flour (preferably all purpose, whole wheat or oat)
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Cook quinoa according to instructions on the package (over stovetop with water); at the same time, cook cauliflower in a separate pot over stovetop until soft.
• Once quinoa is done, set it aside; once cauliflower is done, put it in the food processor, along with the garlic, and pulse for around 10 seconds until cauliflower is mashed.
• Remove mixture and place in large bowl; stir in the quinoa.
• Add breadcrumbs, flour, parsley, oregano, and Italian seasoning and stir by hand. Place bowl in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, allowing mixture to cool off and harden a bit.
• Using your hands, roll mixture into meatballs--mine are typically golf ball size but feel free to make yours smaller. Rather than just rolling, you will need to use your hands to mash and shape them into balls, as they wont roll all that well since theyre made out of quinoa. NOTE: if mixture is too soft/difficult to form into balls, add flour (any kind will work) 1 tbsp at a time, which will help to soak up some of the moisture and firm up the meatballs.
• Once all of the meatballs are formed, heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet and place meatballs in skillet. Cook until slightly golden brown on all sides, carefully turning meatballs to cook thoroughly.**
• Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until meatballs are firm.
• Remove from oven and enjoy!