Chickpea Garlic “Meat”balls
featured in Meatless Meatballs 4 Ways
Another vegetarian meatball option that uses chickpeas and garlic as the base and is also baked in a tomato sauce.
Tasty Team
87% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Inspired by thecheerfulkitchen.com
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- water, or cooking oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15.5 oz chickpeas (440 g), 1 can, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (60 g)
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 egg
Nutrition Info
- Calories 308
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 51g
- Fiber 10g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 15g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil or water and onions. Cook until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
- To the food processor, add the chickpeas, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and egg. Pulse until a dough forms.
- Use your hands to form 1-inch (2-cm) balls from the chickpea mixture. Place in rows on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden, flipping halfway.
- Enjoy!
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