Veggie Quinoa Balls

Ugly Duckling Bakery

These veggie quinoa balls are packed with protein. And the raisins and cinnamon give sweetness that even your kids will love.

Veggie Quinoa Balls

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Ingredients white beans quinoa  raisins   pine nuts cilantro garlic tomato paste salt & pepper cinnamon cumin coriander cloves eggs

Veggie Quinoa Balls

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Quinoa is the seed of a plant from the Andes. Quinoa is high in protein and fiber. Serve it in place of rice. Or it works as a binder in these veggie balls

Veggie Quinoa Balls

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Meatballs come together quickly for weeknight meals. First toast the beans for 15 minutes to dry them. Then combine the rest of the ingredients.

Veggie Quinoa Balls

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons and shape into golf ball-sized balls. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

Veggie Quinoa Balls

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Serve quinoa balls with...

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...some easy-to-make homemade pita bread. Stuff your veggie quinoa balls into the pita pockets.

...this creamy and garlicky lemon herb tahini sauce. Dip into it or use it as a sauce for those veggie balls.

Serve quinoa balls with...

Ugly Duckling Bakery

...a side of pumpkin couscous salad made with Israeli couscous and feta. Roasted pumpkin and dried apricot provide sweetness, while pine nuts add crunch.

Serve quinoa balls with...

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Ugly Duckling Bakery

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