Quinoa Albondigas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup prewashed white quinoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (½ cup)
• 1 ounce Manchego or Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)
• 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Salt
• pepper