Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey and cooled quinoa.
  3. Add the beaten egg, diced onion, minced garlic, and grated parmesan to the bowl.
  4. Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh parsley; mix with a spoon or hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed and cohesive.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop approximately 3 tablespoons of the mixture and roll between palms to form 1.5-inch spheres.
  7. Place the spheres on the baking sheet, leaving one inch of space between each.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the bites have a deep golden brown crust and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).