Meatless meatballs

Craving meatballs — but not the meat? As the holidays approach with traditionally meat-laden meals, these black bean meatballs can lighten up your weeknight menu, even while still delivering important protein and nutrients. They are made from a blend of black beans and quinoa, along with all the garlic, spice and piquant cheese any good Italian meatball should include. Serve them as a vegetarian meal or as an appetizer, speared with a toothpick to swipe through the warm tomato sauce.

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