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Greenwheat Freekeh Vegetarian Meatballs

January 1, 2012

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YIELD: 24 MEATBALLS

2 cups water

salt, as needed

8 oz. greenwheat freekeh

2 Tbsps. olive oil

¼ cup shallot, chopped

2 Tbsps. minced garlic

1 ½ tsps. dried oregano

1 tsp. kosher salt

½ cup chopped Italian parsley

4 eggs

1 cup grated Parmesan

1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ cup vegetable stock

  1. Bring lightly salted water to boil. Add greenwheat freekeh. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. Lay freekeh out on a sheet pan. Chill immediately.

  3. In a pan, heat olive oil. Saute shallot and garlic. Stir in oregano.

  4. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with chilled freekeh wheat. Mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.

  5. Using a ¼ cup scoop, form 1 ½ oz. meatballs, compressing tightly.

  6. Bake until lightly browned.

Recipe: Indian Harvest Photo: Rob Yuretich

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