The petit bites from Jackie Sobon’s new cookbook Vegan Yack Assault’s Plant-Based mostly Meal Prep are excellent as-is, however for a bit of additional protein and texture, attempt rolling in hemp hearts.
What you want:
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup dates, halved and pitted
1 cup uncooked almonds
¼ cup lemon juice
1½ tablespoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons agave
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup quick-cooking oats
What you do:
- In a big pot over medium warmth, add water and quinoa, cowl, and convey to a boil. Cut back warmth to medium-low and simmer till water is absorbed, about 16 minutes. Depart cooked quinoa uncovered for 3 minutes, then fluff with a fork and put aside to chill.
- Right into a meals processor, add quinoa, dates, and almonds, and pulse till combination begins clumping collectively. Add juice, zest, agave, and salt and pulse till simply included, then switch combination to a big bowl.
- Fold in oats and knead till effectively mixed. Chill combination for 20 minutes, then roll 2 tablespoon-sized scoops between dampened palms to kind balls. Retailer in fridge for as much as 10 days.
