Beef And Quinoa Meatballs

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa (see note)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup grated zucchini
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 500u0b0F Line a large baking sheet with foil then spray with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Shape into 16 balls and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
3. Note: To cook quinoa, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Pour in 1/2 cup quinoa, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

extra lean ground beef, quinoa, onion, carrot, zucchini, ketchup, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, salt, oregano, thyme, egg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-and-quinoa-meatballs-385461 (may not work)