Chickpea Garlic “Meat”balls

Name: Chickpea Garlic “Meat”balls
Total time: 30
Yield: 4
Ingredients: water, or cooking oil; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 15.5 oz chickpeas, 1 can, rinsed and drained; ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; 1 egg

Recipe by Crystal Hatch from tasty.co

Lunch 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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water, or cooking oil
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1 small onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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15.5 oz chickpeas, 1 can, rinsed and drained
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½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
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2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1 egg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil or water and onions. Cook until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
To the food processor, add the chickpeas, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and egg. Pulse until a dough forms.
Use your hands to form 1-inch (2-cm) balls from the chickpea mixture. Place in rows on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden, flipping halfway.
Enjoy!