Bison Quinoa Meatballs
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 pound (95-percent) lean ground beef3/4 cup cooked quinoa (use frozen 365 Everyday ValueŽ Organic Quinoa, or cook it from scratch*)1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup grated carrot1/4 cup grated zucchini2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 egg, lightly beatenNutritional Info: PER SERVING:150 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 17g proteinSpecial Diets: Dairy FreeSugar Conscious
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Shape into 16 balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until cooked through and golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve hot.
(*Note: To cook quinoa, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Pour in ˝ cup quinoa, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside off of the heat for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Use 3/4 cup in this recipe, and reserve the remaining for another use.)
Serving Size: 16 balls - 6 servings of 2
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Shape into 16 balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until cooked through and golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve hot.
(*Note: To cook quinoa, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Pour in ˝ cup quinoa, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside off of the heat for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Use 3/4 cup in this recipe, and reserve the remaining for another use.)
Serving Size: 16 balls - 6 servings of 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 156.4
- Total Fat: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 77.9 mg
- Sodium: 405.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 19.8 g
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