Savory Chickpea Balls
Transform your everyday pantry staples into something extraordinary with this recipe for **Savory Chickpea Balls**—a delightful plant-based protein option that's both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! Featuring the hearty, nutty flavor of chickpeas paired with fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, these easy-to-make bites are oven-baked for a healthy twist. Fresh parsley and a touch of tangy lemon juice elevate their taste, while a light brushing of olive oil ensures a beautifully golden finish. Perfectly portioned for appetizers, snacks, or even as a main dish, these chickpea balls are ideal for dipping or serving alongside a vibrant salad. Ready in just under an hour, this vegetarian recipe is not only wholesome and satisfying but also loaded with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 cup olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, minced garlic, chopped red onion, and parsley. Pulse until the mixture is well-combined but still slightly chunky.
Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the chickpea mixture. Pulse a few more times to incorporate the spices evenly.
Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour and baking powder and stir until all the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture holds together when formed into a ball. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Place the chickpea balls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush or spray them lightly with olive oil to ensure they crisp up well.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chickpea balls are golden brown and firm to the touch, turning them halfway through baking for even cooking.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the chickpea balls warm, with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.9 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4061 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1869 mg | 40% | |
*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.
