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Mushroom, quinoa and red pepper veggie balls

Mouthwatering Mushroom, Quinoa and Red Pepper Veggie Balls

Delicious Mushroom, Quinoa and Red Pepper Veggie Balls are crispy, nutritious, and fully customizable for any snack or meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Base
  • 2 cups chopped mushrooms cremini or button mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium red pepper finely chopped
For the Binding
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa prepare according to package instructions
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
For Flavoring
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon paprika smoked paprika optional
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper omit for milder taste
For the Crunch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or sunflower seeds
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in finely chopped red pepper, cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes, then mash until smooth.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and cooked quinoa.
  7. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, sesame seeds, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheet.
  9. Form the mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  10. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with salad or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These veggie balls are versatile and can be customized with various vegetables or spices according to taste preferences.

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