Chickpea Balls Revithokeftedes

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with these crispy and golden Chickpea Balls, known as Revithokeftedes. Made with a delightful blend of protein-rich chickpeas, aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, and warm spices including cumin, coriander, and paprika, this recipe is a perfect vegetarian twist on traditional Greek meze. With a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior, these chickpea balls are lightly fried to perfection and pair beautifully with tzatziki, fresh lemon, or your favorite dipping sauce. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or part of a Mediterranean-inspired platter, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 35 minutes!) brings authentic Greek cuisine straight to your table. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy weeknight treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour (plus extra for coating)
• 3 tablespoons Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0 as needed Olive oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.

Step 2

Using a potato masher or food processor, mash the chickpeas until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has some texture.

Step 3

Stir in the flour, breadcrumbs, and baking powder until well combined. If the mixture is too sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 4

Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 5

Once chilled, take small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and form them into balls or small patties. Lightly coat each piece in all-purpose flour and shake off the excess.

Step 6

In a frying pan, heat enough olive oil to shallow-fry the chickpea balls over medium heat.

Step 7

Fry the chickpea balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides (approximately 3-4 minutes per batch).

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chickpea balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the Revithokeftedes warm with tzatziki, a squeeze of fresh lemon, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(625.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	973.5

Total Fat 26.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4214.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1593.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 61.8%