Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 white onion, minced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained; 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Preheat 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 of the mixture and roll into a ball; set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
5
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.

285

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 white onion, minced, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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