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Tasty Vegan Chickpea Meatballs – Easy & Flavor-Packed!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Mash Chickpeas: In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, nutritional yeast, olive oil, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until fully combined.
  • Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Cook Meatballs: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve: Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, in a sub, or with a marinara dipping sauce. Enjoy!