High Protein Savory Chickpea Balls
Elevate your plant-based protein game with these High Protein Savory Chickpea Balls—a delicious, nutritious, and versatile recipe perfect for any meal. Made with wholesome ingredients like protein-rich chickpeas, heart-healthy oats, and umami-packed nutritional yeast, these baked chickpea balls are flavored with aromatic garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley for an irresistible taste. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time, with a quick blend in the food processor followed by a short bake for golden, satisfying bites. Enjoy these savory chickpea balls solo, pair them with your favorite dip, or toss them onto a fresh salad for a high-protein vegan delight that’s as good for you as it is delicious. Ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or nutritious snacking, this fiber-packed recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas, canned or cooked
- 60 grams oats
- 30 grams nutritional yeast
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 15 grams parsley, fresh and chopped
- 5 grams cumin, ground
- 5 grams smoked paprika
- 5 grams salt
- 3 grams black pepper
- 30 milliliters olive oil
- 15 milliliters lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned. Place them in a food processor.
Add oats, nutritional yeast, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Pulse the mixture together until a coarse dough forms. Be careful not to over-process; you want some texture in the mixture.
Add the olive oil and lemon juice, then pulse a few more times to combine. The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chickpea balls are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Allow them to cool slightly before serving. These chickpea balls can be enjoyed on their own, with a dip, or over a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.2 g | 172% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2561 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
