Description

These Mushroom, Quinoa, and Red Pepper Veggie Balls are a crispy, golden plant-based treat packed with umami mushrooms, sweet red peppers, and fluffy quinoa. Perfect for snacking, entertaining, or adding to wraps and salads.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, cooked

1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, finely diced

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)

1 egg or 1 flax egg

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for brushing)

Instructions

Rinse and cook quinoa; let cool.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms, and red bell pepper until soft. Let cool.
In a bowl, combine quinoa, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, egg or flax egg, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Shape mixture into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
Brush with olive oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers