Ingredients
- null ½ cup, uncooked RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa
- null 1 beef bouillon cube
- null non-stick cooking spray
- null 1 pound extra lean ground beef*
- null ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- null ¼ cup grated carrot
- null 2 tablespoons ketchup
- null 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- null 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- null ½ teaspoon pepper
- null ½ teaspoon salt
- null ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- null ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- null 1 egg
- null 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- null ½ cup freshly shredded Italian blend or Mozzarella cheese
- null 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add bouillon cube and stir to dissolve. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 ° F.
- Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except the marinara sauce, cheese and parsley. Form into walnut-sized balls and arrange on baking dish.
- Roast in oven for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Spoon sauce on top, then sprinkle with cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until sauce is hot and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley.
- Make sliders by slicing a dinner roll in half and placing meatball on top, sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- *Note: ground turkey or pork can be substituted.