Chickpea Meatballs
These are amazing mediterranean meatballs. I wish I had served them in a rice bowl the first time I cooked them, but they were also great with potatoes. Enjoy!
RECIPE CARD
TIME TO COOK: about 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS: MEATBALLS
1 can chickpeas (drained)
1 lb ground beef
½ red onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (diced)
½ tbsp oregano
¼ tbsp coriander
2 eggs
INGREDIENTS: SERVE WITH
1 ½ cup uncooked white rice
Potatoes
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, ground beef red onion, garlic, oregano, coriander, and eggs.
Stir together and mash the chickpeas as you stir. Once thoroughly combined, use a cookie scoop to portion.
Evenly space the meatballs on the baking sheet.
Put in the oven for about 25 minutes (internal temp 160F).
Serve!
PS – I served with potatoes. To prepare the potatoes, heat oven to 425F. Cut 2 russet potatoes. Add 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Put potatoes on a small baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. Cook in the oven for 35 minutes.
