How to Make Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chickpea vegetarian meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs. Made with nutritious and satisfying chickpeas, these vegetarian meatballs are packed with flavor and are perfect for anyone looking for a meat-free option that doesn't skimp on taste.

These meatballs are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a satisfying meal ready in no time. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or ju...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the 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 chickpea mixture and roll into a ball; set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 568mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 404mg