Vegan Chickpea 'Meatballs'

Name: Vegan Chickpea 'Meatballs'
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Asian, Indian, European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed or finely chopped; 1 x 400g/ 14 oz tin chickpeas (240g/8.5 oz drained weight); 2 tbsp peanut butter (or vegan mayo); 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp chilli flakes (mildly spicy, you may add more); ½ tsp ground cumin; salt and pepper; 200g/7 oz/1 cup cooked rice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

An easy recipe for the most glorious, vegan 'meatballs' made with chickpeas. For the ultimate meal, serve them tumbled in fresh tomato marinara sauce with spaghetti or for a hearty lunch on a sub.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:11:48 GMT