Cheese & Tomato Quinoa Balls
Nutritious little balls made with protein-rich quinoa, melted cheddar, and tomato. Quinoa provides all 9 essential amino acids, making these a complete protein source. The ball shape is perfect for baby's palmar grasp.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Quinoa
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic
- 0.5 cup Chopped Tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan. Gently sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, chopped tomatoes, and water to the pan. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and leave covered for 5 more minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and fresh basil while the quinoa is still warm.
- Let the mixture cool, then stir in the beaten egg.
- Form heaped tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden on the outside.
- Let cool before serving. For 6-month-olds, you can gently flatten or halve the balls for easier gripping.
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