Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs

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This chickpea meatballs recipe is a versatile and easy way to make meatballs out of chickpeas. They are very filling and tasty. Serve with marinara or your favorite dipping sauces.

Submitted by Amanda Koss
Updated on June 24, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. 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.

  4. Scoop out 2 tablespoons chickpea mixture and roll into a ball; set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn each meatball over and continue baking until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331 Calories
11g Fat
49g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 568mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 404mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.