Baked Quinoa-Pork Meatballs Recipe

Name: Baked Quinoa-Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, well-rinsed; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup minced or grated yellow onion; 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino; 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 large eggs; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, preferably toasted; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup quinoa, well-rinsed
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup minced or grated yellow onion
1/2 cup finely grated pecorino
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, preferably toasted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Combine the quinoa and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 or so minutes until the water has absorbed and the quinoa is tender. When it's done, dump onto a plate and spread out to cool completely. (You can stick it in the fridge or freezer if you're in a rush.)
2
When the quinoa is no longer warm, combine that and the rest of the ingredients in a big bowl. You can use your hands or a spoon to combine. Just make sure you don't overwork the mixture, lest you'll end up with tough meatballs.
3
Heat the oven to 400u00b0 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat.
4
Form the pork mixture into 2-tablespoon sized balls. Line up on the sheet pan. If they seem crowded (which will cause steaming versus browning), divide between two lined sheet pans.
5
Bake for about 15 minutes until browned and cooked through.

465

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quinoa, well-rinsed, 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup minced or grated yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino, and more.

Yes, Baked Quinoa-Pork Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Quinoa-Pork Meatballs

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