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Quinoa Chickpea Meatballs

These high-protein Quinoa Chickpea Meatballs are packed with 50g of protein per batch and make a delicious, plant-based main dish or snack. Ready in just 45 minutes, they're perfect for meal prep or pairing with marinara sauce for a hearty meal!

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Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 2
Description

TASTY and EASY!
x2 serving (16 meatballs ~ 50g Protein)
8 meatballs ~25g protein

Ingredients
    "Meatballs"
  • 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 Cup Canned Chickpeas (Drained & rinsed)
  • 1/2 Cup Chickpea Fava Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 3 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Basil
  • 1 Tbsp Oil (I used olive oil)
  • Ground Black Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    In a blender (or food processor) combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chickpea fava flour, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, garlic cloves and black pepper and olive oil.
    Pulse until a sticky mixture forms, keeping texture. Totally okay if chickpeas still look whole.

  2. Form the Meatballs

    Transfer chickpea mixture to large bowl; stir in breadcrumbs and dried basil until just combined.
    Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per meatball (makes approx 16 meatballs).
    Roll into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet (you should get approximately 16 meatballs). Spray on some oil spray to get a little crisp.

  3. Bake the Meatballs

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and firm.

  4. Serve & Enjoy!

    Optionally: Enjoy with some marinara sauce and fresh basil!

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Your foodie friend,

Roma B @itsromab