Quinoa Balls

Quinoa Balls

  • Recipe Type Food
  • Servings 4
  • Preparation Time More than 1 hour
  • Total Time More than 1 hour
  • Occasions Issue 2015 Spring

A great match to aromatic and vibrant white wines.

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa

1 cup vegetable stock

2 to 3 threads saffron

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, finely diced

1 cup chopped kale

2 tbsp white wine

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup finely crumbled feta

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup breadcrumbs

Minted Yogurt Sauce

Fresh herbs for garnish

Directions

1. Place quinoa, vegetable stock and saffron in a pot.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. When it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed and the quinoa cooked.

4. Remove quinoa from heat and transfer to a bowl. Fluff with a fork.

5. Place olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-low heat.

6. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent.

7. Add the red pepper and continue to sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.

8. Finally, add the kale and the white wine.

9. When the kale is wilted, remove from the heat.

10. Season the kale with salt and pepper.

11. Let cool and pat dry.

12. Combine the quinoa with the kale mixture, crumbled feta, eggs and breadcrumbs.

13. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour to help the mixture set.

14. Set oven to 350 °F.

15. Form the quinoa into balls.

16. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

17. Bake for 15 minutes.

18. Spoon minted yogurt sauce on a serving platter and top with warm quinoa balls.

19. Garnish platter with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or microgreens.

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