Chickpea Meatballs
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Ingredients
1 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 cup water
3 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup walnuts
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
4 tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of salt and pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
6-8 ounces dried pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the flaxseeds and water. Set aside to gel.
- In a food processor, place the walnuts and chickpeas, and blend until finely chopped.
- Place mixture in a large bowl. Add the flaxseeds, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and Italian seasoning.* Stir together the mixture until well-combined. Add water if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time, and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet.** Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Serve over warm pasta and your choice of marinara sauce.
Note:
*Instead of Italian Seasoning, you can use 1.5 tsp each of oregano, basil, and parsley.
** To make crispy meatballs, lightly drizzle meatballs with olive oil before baking.
Kylie Ivanir
Kylie Ivanir, RD, MS is a registered dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women support their gut, balance hormones and stabilise blood sugar so they can feel more energised and at home in their bodies. With degrees from UCLA and Columbia University Medical Center, Kylie combines evidence-based nutrition with a root-cause, functional approach. Through her private practice, podcast and online community, she has supported thousands of women in improving their gut, hormone and metabolic health without restriction or overwhelm.