Greenwheat Freekeh™ Vegetarian Meatballs

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 meatballs

• 2 c. water
• Salt, as needed
• 8 oz. InHarvest Greenwheat Freekeh™
• 2 T. olive oil
• ¼ c. chopped shallot
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 1½ t. dried oregano
• 1 t. kosher salt
• ½ c. chopped Italian parsley
• 4 eggs
• 1 c. grated Parmesan
• 1½ c. panko breadcrumbs
• ½ c. vegetable stock
   

Directions:

1. Bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add InHarvest Greenwheat Freekeh™. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Lay freekeh wheat out on a sheet pan. Chill immediately.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil. Sauté 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-c. scoop, form 1½ oz. meatballs, compressing tightly.
6. Bake until lightly browned.