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Chickpea "Meatballs" In Paprika Sauce

Chickpea "Meatballs" In Paprika Sauce

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 328 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKPEA MEATBALLS

  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 15.5 oz / 440 grams
  • 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs 40 grams
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion 30 grams
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 small carrot (grated)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.5 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE PAPRIKA SAUCE

  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour 12 grams
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 5 grams
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 3/4 cup low fat milk 180 ml
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the chickpea meatballs, drain the can of chickpeas into a colander and rinse the chickpeas under water, then shake off any excess water and transfer the chickpeas into a large bowl, using a potato masher or a large fork mash down on the chickpeas until they're mashed

  2. Add the bread crumbs over the mashed chickpeas, crack in the egg, add in the chopped onion, grated garlic, grated carrot, chopped parsley, cumin and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed, then mash down on the mixture until you get a paste-like texture

  3. To shape the meatballs, grab a spoonful of the mixture and squeeze it in your hands, this is to ensure the ingredients and well binded together, then form it into a shape of a golf ball

  4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  5. After a couple of minutes add in the chickpea meatballs, all in a single layer, fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden fried all around, then remove from the pan and set aside

  6. Using the same pan with the same heat make the paprika sauce, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes add in the flour, continue to mix together, after 2 minutes add in the paprika and oregano, quickly mix together, then add in the milk and broth, continue to gently mix together

  7. Once you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, about 3 to 4 minutes, add in the lemon juice and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add the chickpea meatballs back into the pan, gently flip each one so they're fully coated in the sauce, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes

  8. Transfer the chickpea meatballs into serving dishes, top off with the paprika sauce and garnish with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Chickpea "Meatballs" In Paprika Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 419mg18%
Potassium 406mg12%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 2933IU59%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 150mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.