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Chickpea Meatballs

Savory Chickpea Meatballs: Healthy Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy these flavorful Chickpea Meatballs, a satisfying plant-based meal that is easy to make and perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Firming Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 can Chickpeas 15 ounces, drained
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options are available
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
For Baking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for a golden crispy finish or omit for oil-free version

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking tray
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chickpea Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Drain and rinse your can of chickpeas.
  2. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, red onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Pulse until smooth and slightly chunky.
  3. Add smoked paprika, coriander powder, and cumin to the mixture. Pulse again until spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in breadcrumbs and parsley. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Take a tablespoon-sized portion and roll it into a ball. Place each meatball on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  6. Freeze the tray of meatballs for about 15 minutes to firm up.
  7. Brush the meatballs with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These Chickpea Meatballs are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later use.

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