Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

Vegan Meatballs with Herbed Cauliflower and Quinoa

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 400 ºF
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

54
сalories
8g
сarbohydrates
3g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
1g
fiber
88mg
sodium
1 piece
serving size
Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

Recipe Description

These Herbed Cauliflower and Quinoa Meatballs are a hearty and filling vegetarian recipe for the university loved meatball replacement. No one will even notice the difference. Prepare them with a tomato based sauce and served over spaghetti, this recipe has quickly become a popular favorite even among my non-vegetarian friends and is a great dish to serve to newbie-vegetarians! 

To make Herbed Cauliflower and Quinoa Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Herbed Cauliflower and Quinoa Meatballs? 

Ingredients for Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    Preheat oven to 400 ºF and line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine cauliflower and quinoa

    2 min
    Step 2 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    In a large mixing bowl, combine cauliflower rice and quinoa.

  3. 3

    Add eggs

    2 min
    Step 3 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    Add eggs to large bowl of cauliflower and quinoa.

  4. 4

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    Add panko, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix well until evenly combined.

  5. 5

    Prepare balls

    4 min
    Step 5 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    Roll 2 tablespoons of the mixture per ball into about 16 balls and transfer to the lined baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 6 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping 15 minutes into cooking.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

    Serve hot with a starch and a sauce of your choice.

Are you or your friends new to the vegetarian world? Then this Herbed Cauliflower and Quinoa Meatballs recipe is a great dish to start out exploring with. Packed with a punch of flavor and filling for the belly. You’re going to love it! Let us know once you’ve tried it when you tag #cookmerecipes online!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Karine
May 21, 2025
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J'ai fait ces boulettes de viande cauliflore pour un repas en famille et tout le monde a adoré. La recette est vraiment simple et les ingrédients sont faciles à trouver. Mes enfants n'ont même pas remarqué qu'ils étaient végétariens. Je suis très fière d'avoir trouvé un plat qui plaît à tous

Samantha82
November 4, 2024
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These meatballs are amazing! My kids loved them with spaghetti, and I felt so proud serving a healthy meal.

Flora89
October 22, 2024
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These Herbed Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs are simply great! I made them for a family dinner and everyone loved them, even my husband who is not so into vegetarian meals. They are easy to prepare and taste amazing with the sauce. So proud to add this recipe to my collection!

Walter
January 6, 2024
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Fantastic! Made these meatballs for the family and they loved them. Kids even asked for seconds!

Diana
November 6, 2023
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So yummy, loved it

Sara Gomez
October 6, 2023
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Sencillos y deliciosos, a todos les encantaron.

Victor Johnson
August 14, 2023
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These meatballs are superb! My kids loved them and even went for seconds. A great way to sneak in veggies! Thanks for a delicious recipe.

Ethan
August 11, 2023
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Delicious! I made these meatballs for my wife and I last weekend, and we both loved them. The flavors were amazing, and they paired perfectly with our homemade marinara. It’s a great recipe for any vegetarian meal. Will definitely make again!

Nyma
May 5, 2023
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Delicious veggie twist! I made these meatballs for my husband and he absolutely loved them. They were easy to prepare and paired perfectly with spaghetti. A must-try dish for anyone, even non-vegetarians.

Nate
April 15, 2023
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Delicious

Penny
April 3, 2023
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Amazing!

Zach
November 16, 2022
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Superb meatballs, wow!

Hannah
October 2, 2022
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Amazing! I made these meatballs for my family and everyone loved them. I felt proud to serve a veggie dish that impressed even the meat lovers. Truly a hit! Thank you for sharing!

Beth Johnson
June 20, 2022
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So delicious!

Rae
February 17, 2021
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Yum! I made these meatballs for my husband, and he loved them! It’s a miracle that he didn’t even notice they were vegetarian. I didn’t think I could impress him with a healthy recipe, but these did the trick!

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