Vegan Spinach Balls with Quinoa

Name: Vegan Spinach Balls with Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 clove garlic; 250 g quinoa; 100 ml white wine; 600 ml vegetable broth; 200 ml plant-based cooking cream; 100 g baby spinach; 100 g sun-dried tomatoes; 15 g parsley; juice and zest of 0.5 lemon; 4 tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 tbsp vegan butter; olive oil for frying; salt; pepper; 375 g vegan meatballs (e.g., 1 pack from GREENFORCE); 15 g fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil, etc.); vegan Parmesan

A delicious and healthy vegan alternative to traditional meatballs, made with spinach, quinoa, and a variety of herbs. Served with a creamy quinoa base, this dish is high in protein and packed with nutrients.

Allergens: none declared by this recipe.

Details

Author: CuisineSavvy
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Course: Main
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Diet: Vegan
Categories:#Vegan #HighProtein #Gluten-Free

Nutritional Values

This dish is high in protein and fiber, thanks to the quinoa and spinach. The use of plant-based ingredients keeps it low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free, making it a heart-healthy option.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	450 kcal	--
Total Fat	20 g	26%
Saturated Fat	4 g	20%
Sodium	600 mg	26%
Dietary Fiber	8 g	29%
Total Sugars	3 g	--
Protein	18 g	36%

Instructions

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and saut%C3%A9 until translucent.
Add the quinoa and toast for a few minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
Stir in the plant-based cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil and cook the vegan frikadellen until golden brown.
Serve the quinoa mixture topped with vegan frikadellen, fresh herbs, and vegan Parmesan.

Vegan Spinach Balls with Quinoa

A delicious and healthy vegan alternative to traditional meatballs, made with spinach, quinoa, and a variety of herbs. Served with a creamy quinoa base, this dish is high in protein and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients
[ ] 1 onion
[ ] 1 clove garlic
[ ] 250 g quinoa
[ ] 100 ml white wine
[ ] 600 ml vegetable broth
[ ] 200 ml plant-based cooking cream
[ ] 100 g baby spinach
[ ] 100 g sun-dried tomatoes
[ ] 15 g parsley
[ ] juice and zest of 0.5 lemon
[ ] 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
[ ] 2 tbsp vegan butter
[ ] olive oil for frying
[ ] salt
[ ] pepper
[ ] 375 g vegan meatballs (e.g., 1 pack from GREENFORCE)
[ ] 15 g fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil, etc.)
[ ] vegan Parmesan

Instructions
[ ] 1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and saut%C3%A9 until translucent.
[ ] 2. Add the quinoa and toast for a few minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
[ ] 3. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
[ ] 4. Stir in the plant-based cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast.
[ ] 5. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and cook the vegan frikadellen until golden brown.
[ ] 6. Serve the quinoa mixture topped with vegan frikadellen, fresh herbs, and vegan Parmesan.

https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/vegan-spinach-balls-with-quinoa

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HealthScore: 85

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