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Cheese and Tomato Quinoa Balls

Cheese and Tomato Quinoa Balls for Fun Family Snacking

Cheese and Tomato Quinoa Balls are a delightful, nutritious snack that combine quinoa, cheese, and tomatoes for family-friendly fun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa Mix
  • 1 cup Quinoa white or tri-color
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Canned Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Vegetable/Chicken Stock low-sodium
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
Binding Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg beaten

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F or Gas 4).
  2. Soak quinoa in cold water for about 15 minutes, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
  4. Add drained quinoa, tomatoes, and stock to the skillet; bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in cheese and basil once quinoa is slightly cooled.
  7. Beat the egg in a bowl, then mix it into the quinoa mixture.
  8. Shape the mixture into small balls and place on a lined baking tray.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ballsCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, soak quinoa to remove bitterness and ensure proper binding of ingredients when forming balls.

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