Nut-Free Savory Chickpea Balls
Elevate your plant-based cooking with these Nut-Free Savory Chickpea Balls, a wholesome and delicious recipe perfect for appetizers, snacks, or main dishes. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, vibrant grated carrots, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, these chickpea balls are as nutritious as they are flavorful. A touch of lemon juice and fresh parsley enhances their zesty, fresh taste, while breadcrumbs provide a satisfying texture. Baked to golden perfection with minimal oil, they’re ideal for a healthy meal. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or layer them over a hearty salad or grain bowl for a versatile, nut-free option that’s sure to please. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is both simple and crowd-approved!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 430 grams canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving a few pieces for texture.
Add the grated carrot, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas.
Mix everything together thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
Using your hands, form small balls about the size of golf balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the chickpea balls with cooking spray to help them brown nicely in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the chickpea balls are golden and firm to the touch, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even baking.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer with dipping sauce or as a main dish over a bed of salad or grains.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5516 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.3 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2048 mg | 44% | |
*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.
