CHICKPEA VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS

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These are a versatile and easy way to make meatball out of chickpeas. They are very filling and tasty. Serve with marinara or your favorite dipping sauces.

Provided by Amanda Koss

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pulse chickpeas in a food processor until finely ground. Add onion and garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper; process until mixture holds together like a dough.
  • Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball; set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn each meatball over and continue baking until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 567.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Solomon Alleyne
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I love the flavor of these meatballs. They're so flavorful and moist.


Andrew Bianca
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These meatballs are a great option for busy weeknights. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Ashfaq Afridy
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These meatballs are so easy to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.


MelyJay Magi
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I love that these meatballs are made with healthy ingredients. They're a great way to enjoy a delicious meal without feeling guilty.


Nazar Abbas
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. They're also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Rem Gurung
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, too. I've served them with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, and even in a pita pocket.


Edith Nayebare
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These meatballs are a great source of protein and fiber. They're also low in fat and calories.


Random999v
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and these meatballs definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and easy to make.


Malik AsadAli
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nilesh Singh
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


krutarth Prajapati
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Overall, I thought these meatballs were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a good flavor.


Emilio Reyes
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These meatballs were a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Rocky Hill
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I had some trouble getting the meatballs to hold together. I think I might have over-mixed them.


Nadia Duran
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Refilwe Elizabeth
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so flavorful and satisfying.


Hamro Dang
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These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Arielly Palomino
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these meatballs were. They were so flavorful and moist, and they held together perfectly.


Ian Tumo
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These chickpea vegetarian meatballs were a hit! They had a great texture and flavor, and they were easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.