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Chickpea Meatballs

Flavorful Chickpea Meatballs for a Healthy, Tasty Meal

Delicious chickpea meatballs packed with plant-based goodness, perfect for a healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Cooked Chickpeas Canned if possible
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Can substitute with marinara
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Reduce or omit for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder Cumin can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Basil or thyme can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Brush lightly before baking
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce For serving
  • Additional Herbs For garnish

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Pulse until smooth.
  3. Add smoked paprika, coriander powder, and cumin to the mixture and blend briefly.
  4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in breadcrumbs and parsley until well combined.
  5. Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  6. Freeze the meatballs for about 15 minutes to help them firm up.
  7. Brush the meatballs with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with marinara sauce or salads for a complete meal. Suitable for meal prep and leftovers.

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