Quinoa-Pork Meatballs

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 1/2 C white quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp kosher slat
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 Tbl canola oil
• 2 marinara sauce
• 3 basil sprigs

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the quinoa until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Clover and let stand for 10 minutes; fluff with a fork. Spread quinoa on baking sheet in even layer and cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, combine the quinoa, pork, eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well and form into 12 meatballs.

In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil. Add meatballs and cook over moderate heat, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and basil and bring to simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.