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Chickpea Meatballs

Savory Chickpea Meatballs: A Deliciously Easy Vegan Treat

Chickpea Meatballs are a delicious vegan dish that combines ease of preparation with bursting flavors, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 2 cans Chickpeas or cooked chickpeas if canned isn’t available
  • 1 medium Red Onion can be substituted with yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic or use garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes omit for allergen issues
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can be replaced with tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika substitute with sweet paprika if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder omit or use ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin can be substituted with chili powder
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley can swap with other herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 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).
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and tomato paste until smooth.
  3. Add smoked paprika, coriander powder, and cumin, pulse until well mixed.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and fold in breadcrumbs and parsley until a dough forms.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on a lined baking tray.
  6. Freeze the meatballs for about 15 minutes to firm them up.
  7. Brush each meatball lightly with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients. Chill for shape and consider oil-free options by adding sauce for moisture.

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