High Protein Quinoa Meatballs

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly with plenty of water using a colander and drain. Then, place it in a dry pan and roast over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the quinoa is lightly toasted and acquires a caramelized walnut aroma.

Transfer the roasted quinoa to a pot, add 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, cover the pot, reduce the heat, and let it cook for approximately 15 minutes until the quinoa has completely absorbed the water. Remove the cooked quinoa from the heat and let it cool at room temperature.

Wash the green onions and chop them very finely with a sharp knife.

Transfer the boiled and cooled quinoa to a large mixing bowl. Crack the egg into it, and add the finely chopped green onions, whole wheat flour, salt, black pepper, and cumin.

Gently knead all the ingredients with your hands until a homogeneous consistency is reached. If necessary, let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so that it is easier to shape.

Break off walnut-sized pieces from the rested mixture and shape them into flat patties by rolling them in your palms.

Add olive oil to a wide pan and heat over medium heat. Arrange the prepared quinoa patties in the pan. Fry over medium heat for approximately 6-8 minutes until both sides turn golden yellow and crispy.

Transfer the fried patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and serve hot.