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Chickpea Meatballs
Being a vegetarian, it's been hard for me not to lean toward heavier, carb-laden foods. This recipe for chickpea meatballs satisfies my cravings and doesn't leave me with a heavy feeling. —Sara Willen, Cypress, Texas
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 4 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
Directions
- 1. Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/3 cup bread crumbs. Process until combined (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place remaining 2/3 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently add balls, a few at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess.
- 2. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In batches, place balls in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 11-13 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh torn basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
4 balls: 252 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.
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