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30-Minute Vegetarian Meatballs

Quick, healthy vegetarian meatballs made with chickpeas or lentils, perfect for meal prep and freezing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 can chickpeas or lentils
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or vegan
  • 1 egg or flax egg
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pulse chickpeas until slightly chunky.
  2. Mix with remaining ingredients.
  3. Form into balls.
  4. Cook in skillet until golden.
  5. Simmer in sauce and serve.

Notes

Chill before cooking for better texture. Freeze for up to 3 months.