Vegetarian “Meatballs”

Vegetarian meatballs are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meatballs. They are packed with protein and fiber from the chickpeas, making them a healthy option for vegetarians and vegans.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Vegetarian “Meatballs”

Cooking Method: Baking, Pan frying Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 small Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• optional for garnish Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
6. In the meantime, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Serve the vegetarian meatballs with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.