Baked Chickpea and Quinoa Balls

1. Cook the Quinoa:
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and add it to a pot with water (ratio of 2:1 water to quinoa).
Simmer for about 15 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy. Drain any excess water and set aside.

2. Prepare the Chickpeas:
Drain the chickpeas and mash them with a fork in a large mixing bowl. You can also use a food processor for a smoother texture.

3. Sauté Onion and Garlic:
In a lightly oiled pan, sauté the diced onion over medium heat until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the minced garlic and cumin seeds, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

4. Mix the Ingredients:
In the bowl with the mashed chickpeas, add the cooked quinoa, sautéed onion and garlic, ground walnuts, breadcrumbs (or chickpea crumbs), and nutritional yeast (if using).
Season with paprika, dried herbs, Korean chili flakes (optional), and salt to taste.
Mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.

5. Form the Balls:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1 oz (30g) balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray or brush the balls with oil to help them crisp up in the oven.

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