These meatless meatballs are actually just as flavorful as meaty meatballs.
Quinoa is a true superfood. It’s a gluten-free grain that’s packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It goes well with black beans, which also pack a serious protein punch. Plus, if you use crushed nuts instead of breadcrumbs, this dish is gluten-free as well as vegetarian! Don’t worry, though! These meatless meatballs are actually just as flavorful as meaty meatballs. You can eat them plain, add them to a salad, or top them with our delicious 2-Ingredient Sour Cream Dip.
Southwestern (Meatless) Meatballs
These meatless meatballs are packed with Southwestern flavors and have a satisfying meaty bite.
Yield 5 people
Serving Size 3 meatless meatballs (1 inch)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa dry, pre-rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans can, drained
- 4 ounces diced green chilis can, do not drain
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs optional: crushed almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Add quinoa to water and bring to a boil of high heat, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 12-15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and leave the lid on while preparing the other ingredients.
- Preheat oven to Broil.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add drained black beans and mash well with a fork. Add cooked quinoa and all other ingredients. Shape mixture into 15 balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Either mist or brush all sides with olive oil, or spray with a nonstick olive oil spray.
- Place baking sheet on the middle oven rack and broil 8 minutes, turn over and broil 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with 2-Ingredient Sour Cream Dip, or dip in your favorite salsa.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 3meatless meatballs (1 inch) | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 232mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
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