Spinach Quinoa Flax Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red or white quinoa (or blend of both)
• 1 3/4 cups organic free-range chicken broth
• 2 boxes of frozen spinach, defrosted and water thoroughly squeezed out
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 5 tablespoons melted butter (grass-fed)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t ground black pepper
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 3 T tomato paste
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup oat flour (make sure oats are gluten-free if allergic)
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Method:

1. Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes.
2. Make your flour mixture by adding a handful of almonds and a handful of old-fashioned oats to a food processor and grind – Make a 1/2 cup of flour total.
3. Mix quinoa, flour, and all other ingredients together in a large bowl.
4. Refrigerate for an hour or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350*
6. Grease baking sheet with coconut oil or butter.
7. Roll mixture into balls and bake for 20-30 minutes.

These are so pretty!  If you use red quinoa, the red and green colour scheme make them perfect for bringing to Holiday parties!

Adapted from Lauren Kelly Nutrition