Meatless Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked quinoa

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

2 eggs

oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, garam masala, basil, turmeric, thyme

olive oil for pan

Directions:

Cook quinoa for 20–30 mins. Add a splash of evoo and salt to water.

Gather eggs, crumbs, spices. Or don’t.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add ingredients to a large bowl. Including cooked quinoa.

Using disposable gloves (or ziplock bags on hands), ball up mixture to desired ball size / recommended size: a little smaller than a golf ball.

Heat oil on a large skillet.

Fry the balls, rotating with a fork to a new side until brown.

Relocate balls to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 mins.

Serve with pasta and sauce plus a green side.

Parmesan and fresh basil sprinkle optional.