Syn Free Beef Quinoa Bites

Syn Free Beef Quinoa Bites

prep 15 mins

cook 35 mins

total 50 mins

author shevy (slimming eats)

yield 4 serving

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

·      Extra Easy - syn free per serving

·      WW Smart Points - 6

Ingredients

·      450g (1lb) of extra lean beef mince (or you can use Chicken, Lamb or Pork mince)

·      1/2 cup (120ml) of uncooked quinoa

·      1 cup (240ml) of chicken or vegetable stock or broth

·      2 tablespoons of tomato paste

·      2 teaspoons of paprika

·      2 teaspoons of cumin

·      handful of chopped fresh coriander

·      salt and black pepper

·      1 egg, beaten

·      Spray oil

Instructions

1.   Add the quinoa and stock to a saucepan over a medium high heat

2.   Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until liquid is almost absorbed. Turn off heat cover with a lid and leave for 10 mins, then fluff with a fork and set aside to cool. 

3.   Preheat oven to 180c of 350f (gas mark 4)

4.   Add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, tomato paste, chopped coriander, salt, pepper and egg to a bowl, along with the cooled quinoa and mix well to combine.

5.   Line a baking tray with parchment paper

6.   Form the mixture into meatballs (you can make large or mini ones)

7.   Place on the parchment lined tray and spray over the top with spray oil.

8.   Bake in the oven for approx 20 mins until golden and cooked through. 

9.   Enjoy!!

Source http://www.slimmingeats.com

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