High Protein Savory Chickpea Balls
Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with bold flavors, these High Protein Savory Chickpea Balls are a delicious and nutritious addition to your meal repertoire. Made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, oats, and nutritional yeast, and seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, these vegan-friendly bites are as hearty as they are versatile. Quick and easy to prepare, they come together in just 35 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Bake these chickpea balls to golden perfection for a crispy outside and a tender interior. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, over a crisp salad, or stuffed into a wrap for a satisfying, high-protein meal option. They're gluten-free (with certified gluten-free oats) and packed with fiber, making them a wholesome choice that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful protein-packed dish!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned. Place them in a food processor.
Step 3
Add oats, nutritional yeast, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Step 4
Pulse the mixture together until a coarse dough forms. Be careful not to over-process; you want some texture in the mixture.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chickpea balls are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 8
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
| Serving size | (682.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1361.3 |
| Total Fat 44.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2620.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 183.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 48.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.8g | |
| Protein 65.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 368.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2560.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories