Spinach, Ricotta And Chickpea 'Meatless' Balls Recipe

Name: Spinach, Ricotta And Chickpea 'Meatless' Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 380 g chickpeas, drained and mashed; 150 g fresh spinach, chopped; 400 g ricotta cheese; 150 g dry grated parmesan cheese; 1 small onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 12 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 175 g breadcrumbs (or more, see step 4 below); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons garlic granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons mixed italian herbs

Servings: persons

380 g chickpeas, drained and mashed
150 g fresh spinach, chopped
400 g ricotta cheese
150 g dry grated parmesan cheese
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 leaves fresh basil, chopped
175 g breadcrumbs (or more, see step 4 below)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mixed italian herbs

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0 C.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
3
Place all ingredients except for eggs, breadcrumbs, and garlic granules in a large bowl, and combine. Taste and adjust season as needed.
4
Mix in eggs and approximately 1/2 the breadcrumbs. If the mixture seems too dry, add a glug more oil. If it seems too wet, add more crumbs, ensuring you save enough to coat balls.
5
On a plate, combine remaining breadcrumbs and garlic granules
6
Using a large soup/tablespoon, scoop out equal portions of batter and roll into balls.
7
Roll balls in crumb mixture to coat.
8
Place balls on tray and bake for 45 minutes, flipping about half-way through. Balls should be golden brown all over. Depending on how moist the mixture is they may flatten a little, but will still taste great!
9
Serve with your favourite pasta, sauce and extra parmesan.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 380 g chickpeas, drained and mashed, 150 g fresh spinach, chopped, 400 g ricotta cheese, 150 g dry grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach, Ricotta And Chickpea 'Meatless' Balls falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach, Ricotta And Chickpea 'Meatless' Balls

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