Chickpea Meatballs (Vegetarian)

Name: Chickpea Meatballs (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ((sub almond meal or ground oats if making gluten-free)); 2 large eggs ((sub flax eggs if making vegan)); 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Chickpea Meatballs are freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and come together in just 20 minutes. Enjoy these vegetarian "meatballs" with pasta, in a sandwich, or over a salad for a healthy vegetarian meal.

Updated at: Sun, 17 May 2026 00:08:48 GMT