Vegan Chickpea Meatballs (Make Ahead Vegan Meatballs)

Vegan Chickpea Meatballs - Healthy Vegan Meatless Meatballs are a super delicious vegan dinner recipe. This Chickpea Meatballs Recipe is made without breadcrumbs.

This is absolutely healthy, Vegan and Gluten-Free. These Chickpea Meatballs are made with an assortment of spices and tossed in a creamy Tomato based sauce and served. You can serve this with some Cous Cous or Cauliflower Rice for a healthy, low carb, and vegan meal.

Although these Vegan Meatballs contain no Meat, they are no less in terms of flavors. You can make a big batch and serve them to your family. These are Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and make for a perfect meal for Meatless Mondays.

Before you head down, have a look at these awesome Vegan dinner recipes.

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Vegan Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Burgers in Air-Fryer

Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti 

Tried all of these! Then you're in for a treat. These Vegan Chickpea Meatballs are waiting for you! Yeah! They are so good, that you gotta make them tonight! No excuses! You will love this!!!! 🙂

Vegan Chickpea Meatballs

Is the term Chickpea Meatballs really shocking you every time you hear it. I know you're Vegan or just in the mood for some Vegan food right now and Meat is just not something you're looking for. Does this has ground beef?

No, Not even close!

Well, trust me, I am as shocked myself. I never thought I would ever try Meatballs without Meat.

But to my surprise, this is absolutely Meatless and still is absolutely game strong when it comes to the flavors!!!

These Vegan Chickpea Meatballs are the best Meatballs ever! I mean seriously, I have had all kinds of Meatballs and Beanballs but this one is beyond delicious. This is so so so good and so easy to make.

Garbanzo Beans Meatballs

Garbanzo Beans or Chickpea Balls Recipe calls for Canned Chickpea. I have used Canned Chickpea which I have pulsed in the food processor along with some spices, onion, garlic, carrots, and bell peppers. Also, I have skipped breadcrumbs in this recipe.

If you are thinking that Chickpea Meatballs without Breadcrumbs is impossible then you are wrong. It is totally possible and is so much better. I have used Rolled Oats in place of Breadcrumbs and it works perfectly to soak out all the excess moisture and gives you the crispiest Meatballs ever!

So, next time, you are looking for a Breadcrumb alternative, always use Rolled Oats. It works perfectly.

Honestly, I am not a huge lover of Chickpeas myself. But this recipe has my heart. I never knew that Chickpea balls could taste so awesome!

The prep is a bit tedious and time-consuming however, the end results are so worth the effort you put in.

You can make these vegan Chickpea Meatballs and freeze them. Thaw and serve them on weekends in subs with a bowl of salad or over a bed of Spaghetti.

I am telling you, even the best carnivore is not going to deny these Vegan Chickpea Meatballs. Its sooo good!!!

Ingredients used to make Vegan Chickpea Meatballs

For the Chickpea Meatballs

• Canned Chickpea
• Onions
• Bell Peppers
• Carrots
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Chopped Cilantro
• Rolled Oats
• Smoked Paprika
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cinnamon
• Salt
• Ketchup
• Coconut Sugar
• Tamari

For the Sauce

• Coconut Oil
• Tomato Puree
• Minced Garlic
• Salt
• Coconut Sugar
• Ketchup
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Smoked Paprika

How to make Vegan Chickpea Meatballs

Below is the recipe for Vegan Chickpea Meatballs without Breadcrumbs. Please read all the instructions carefully before making this recipe. Any alterations might lead to really soggy Meatballs which you certainly do not want.

• Throw in all the ingredients to make the Meatballs in the food processor and pulse until smooth.

• Take them out in a bowl

• Lightly flour your hands and roll into small tablespoon size Meatballs
• Heat Olive Oil in a Pan
• As the Oil Shimmers, add the Vegan Meatballs and sear lightly until golden brown on all sides

• Transfer these Vegan Chickpea Meatballs into a greased baking dish
• Bake @190C or 375F for 30-33 minutes

To make the Sauce

• Heat Coconut Oil in a Pan
• As the Oil shimmers pour in the Tomato Puree
• Now, add the minced garlic cloves
• Season it with Salt, Paprika, Ground Cumin & Ground Coriander.
• Pour some Tomato Ketchup
• Add some Coconut Sugar
• Stir to combine everything
• Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes.

Serve

• Serve these Vegan Chickpea Meatballs over the Tomato Sauce and garnish with chopped Cilantro.
• Serve with Rice or Spaghetti
• For low carb options, serve with Cauliflower Rice or Cous Cous or Quinoa Fried "Rice"

How to make these Vegan Chickpea Meatballs ahead of time?

You can make these Vegan Chickpea Meatballs and freeze them. They freeze wonderfully in an airtight container for 2 months. Just thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before use. Sear lightly in a pan and then bake them for 5 extra minutes.

You can obviously make the Tomato Sauce and store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Or, freeze it in an Air Tight jar and thaw overnight before reuse. To reuse the sauce, once it's thawed, transfer to a pan and pour some vegetable broth, and simmer until cooked through.

Tips to Make the Best Vegan Chickpea Meatballs

• If your Meatballs mixture is too wet, add some more rolled oats or Oats flour or Almond Flour
• This recipe calls for canned Chickpeas. If you are using fresh Chickpeas, then soak them in water overnight and then boil them, drain, and rinse them before use.
• The Sauce is totally optional. You could just make these Vegan Chickpea Meatballs and serve them as appetizers or within some Subs and some Salad.

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