Chickpea Meatballs

Ingredients

• 15 ounce Can Chickpeas ((1 can) Drained)
• 1/2 Small Red Onion (Finely Chopped)
• 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed)
• 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Flakes
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
• Olive Oil (For Brushing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. 2

   Add canned chickpeas to the food processor along with chopped onion, crushed garlic, nutritional yeast, soy sauce and tomato paste. Process until smooth.

3. 3

   Add smoked paprika, coriander powder and cumin and process.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add breadcrumbs and fresh chopped parsley and mix in. Use your hands to form it into a dough.

5. 5

   Scoop roughly tablespoon sized amounts of dough, roll them into balls and place evenly onto a parchment lined baking tray.

6. 6

   Place the tray into the freezer for 15 minutes so that the balls can firm up.

7. 7

   Remove the tray from the freezer and lightly brush each ball with olive oil.

8. 8

   Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, turning the balls over once at the 10 minute mark.