Quinoa Meatless Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup dry quinoa, pre rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cooked lentils, well drained
• 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup WW panko crumbs-more if needed
• 1/4 cup parmesean cheese, of choice
• 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
• 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon  Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• sea salt to taste-I did not use
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pkg. Herb Ox Beef Seaonings
• Egg replacer or 2-3 teaspoons water
• coconut oil

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa to pkg directions.Remove quinoa from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Remove all water.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine sauteed onions, garlic, parsley and other seasonings. (not oil)
3. Refrigerate for an hour if possible before making into "meatballs".
4. Brown "meatballs", turn over and brown other side. Cook until heated through about 16 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and put on paper towel.
6. If using marinara sauce, gently pout over hot "meatballs".