In this recipe we bring an option of vegetarian amaranth meatballs, very healthy and delicious. Let us remember that amaranth is a seed that contains many properties, its high protein content is superior to other foods and for that reason it is perfect for people who do not consume animal protein. Let’s see the step by step of the preparation that we teach you and cook with us these vegetarian meatballs.
Contents
Ingredients to make Vegetarian Amaranth Meatballs:
- 1 cup of Quinoa
- 1 cup of amaranth seeds
- 1 pinch of garlic paste
- 5 grams of fresh parsley
- 1 unit of Eggs
- 1 unit of white onion
- 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch of spinach cooked
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
How to make Vegetarian Amaranth Meatballs:
- The first step to make the recipe for vegetarian meatballs is to pre-list the ingredients.
- In a deep pot add the quinoa and the amaranth seeds and add 4 cups of water, remember that these foods are cooked in the same way as normal white rice. Cook these foods until soft.
- Take the quinoa and amaranth to a bowl once cooked.
- Add the cooked spinach leaves and the onion in hulls. Blend the base for the amaranth meatballs or process with the help of a blender.
- Add the breadcrumbs, garlic paste, salt and pepper to taste, what this will do is provide a touch of flavor to the vegetarian meatballs. Mix the ingredients very well.
- Add the eggs and continue mixing until all the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Form medium-sized balls as seen in the photograph. The ideal is that we do two types of cooking in this recipe, the first is to fry the meatballs in abundant oil.
- Take a deep pot with enough oil for frying and add each of the vegetarian meatballs to the hot oil. With this cooking method we will obtain crispy and delicious meatballs.
- Remove the meatballs when they are fried to a plate with absorbent paper to remove the excess fat that the preparation contains. Once done, the ideal is to cook if you want these meatballs in a simple Neapolitan or tomato sauce.
- Serve the amaranth meatballs by sprinkling a little parsley on top or, as I mentioned in the previous step, cook in a base Neapolitan sauce. As I focused on cooking and making the meatballs, I presented them this way, they were exquisite! You can accompany them with a vegetarian green salad.
