Spinach, Ricotta and Chickpea 'meatless' Balls

Name: Spinach, Ricotta and Chickpea 'meatless' Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 380 g chickpeas, drained and mashed; 150 g fresh spinach, chopped; 400 g ricotta cheese; 150 g dry grated parmesan cheese; 1 small onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 12 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 175 g breadcrumbs (or more, see step 4 below); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons garlic granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons mixed italian herbs

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

This are my take on the veggie meatballs served at Polpo in the UK. They're great served with homemade marinara and spaghetti. I use vegetarian hard italian cheese rather than parmesan to make this vegetarian.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:38:55 GMT