Cauliflower Quinoa Meat-Less Meatballs

  cup uncooked quinoa (makes about 2 cups cooked)
 1 (12 oz) package frozen riced cauliflower
 ½ cup breadcrumbs
 3 eggs, beaten
 ½ tsp paprika
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp oregano
 ½ tsp basil
 1 onion, chopped finely
 Olive oil, for frying
 1 jar of marinara sauce (we love Rao's!)
 Pasta, for serving
 Parmesan cheese, for serving
1

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2

Steam cauliflower until fork-tender.

3

Heat a large skillet on medium-low flame. Add oil and sauté onions until caramelized.

4

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.

5

Heat the same large skillet again and add oil. In batches, fry the "meatballs" on all sides until golden. Store on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat process with the remainder of the meatballs.

6

While frying, cook pasta in a separate saucepan.

7

Once all meatballs are finished, combine with drained pasta, add in marinara sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  cup uncooked quinoa (makes about 2 cups cooked)
 1 (12 oz) package frozen riced cauliflower
 ½ cup breadcrumbs
 3 eggs, beaten
 ½ tsp paprika
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp oregano
 ½ tsp basil
 1 onion, chopped finely
 Olive oil, for frying
 1 jar of marinara sauce (we love Rao's!)
 Pasta, for serving
 Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2

Steam cauliflower until fork-tender.

3

Heat a large skillet on medium-low flame. Add oil and sauté onions until caramelized.

4

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.

5

Heat the same large skillet again and add oil. In batches, fry the "meatballs" on all sides until golden. Store on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat process with the remainder of the meatballs.

6

While frying, cook pasta in a separate saucepan.

7

Once all meatballs are finished, combine with drained pasta, add in marinara sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Cauliflower Quinoa Meat-Less Meatballs

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