Sugar-Free Savory Chickpea Balls
Elevate your snack game with these wholesome, sugar-free savory chickpea balls! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and a blend of bold spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe delivers flavor and nutrition in every bite. Bound together with oat and chickpea flours, these plant-based bites are oven-baked to golden perfection, making them a healthy alternative to traditional fried snacks. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect as a warm appetizer, salad topper, or protein boost for grain bowls. Easy to make and entirely vegan, these chickpea balls prove that nourishing food can be both delicious and versatile!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup oat flour
- 0.25 cup chickpea flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, onion, garlic, and parsley. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and combined.
Add the nutritional yeast, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to the chickpea mixture. Pulse again until fully combined and smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the oat flour and chickpea flour. Mix well until the flours are fully incorporated.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chickpea balls are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer, or use as a savory topping for salads, pastas, or grain bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2715 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 2905 mg | 62% | |
*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.
