Tuna, potato, and chickpea meatballs are a tasty and versatile main course, perfect for the whole family. This is a simple and quick recipe, ideal for using leftover boiled potatoes or for a light and nutritious meal.
The recipe is simple and quick, ideal for a family meal or a buffet. They are really easy to prepare and very delicious. The flavor is a balance between the saltiness of the tuna, the sweetness of the potatoes, and the rustic note of the chickpeas.
They can be cooked in the oven, in a pan, or in an air fryer, and served hot or cold. Cooking them in an air fryer makes them light and crispy without sacrificing flavor. In the recipe description, you’ll find both the pan and air fryer cooking versions.
Tuna, potato, and chickpea meatballs are a great solution for a quick and tasty meal, and they can be customized according to your tastes and needs.
In summary, tuna, potato, and chickpea meatballs are a tasty, nutritious, and versatile dish that everyone loves, from adults to children.
They can be served as an appetizer, main course, side dish, or snack.
Now let’s see how to make the recipe for Tuna, Potato, and Chickpea Meatballs. Gather the ingredients and let’s get started!!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz canned tuna in oil (drained)
- 2 potatoes (small-medium, about 7 oz total)
- 3.5 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp capers
- to taste salt
- 5 tbsps breadcrumbs (+ more for breading)
- to taste parsley (fresh)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
Tools
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Blender
- 1 Chopper
- 1 Frying pan
- Air fryer parchment paper
Steps
First, boil the potatoes in boiling water. To speed up the process, place them in a pressure cooker with the skin on, cover them with about 2 glasses of water, and cook for 12 minutes from the start of the whistle. If using a regular pot, boil for 30 minutes.
Once cooked, peel and mash them while still hot with a potato masher.
Drain the tuna well and blend it with an immersion blender along with the chickpeas (I boiled them for about 5 minutes) and the capers. Add the mashed potatoes, the egg, and the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Note: Add the breadcrumbs one tablespoon at a time, mixing well. If the mixture is too soft, add more. I needed 5 tablespoons in total.
Using a teaspoon, scoop the mixture to form small meatballs: place the mixture in the breadcrumbs, cover it thoroughly, and then round it with your palms to form balls.
Flatten the meatballs slightly and fry them in hot oil in a pan for about 5 – 6 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Serve the Tuna, Potato, and Chickpea Meatballs with a fresh salad or a yogurt-based sauce. Enjoy!
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Place the meatballs, without overlapping, on the air fryer parchment paper and then in the basket.
Spray them with a little oil and cook at 356°F for about 15 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy, turning them halfway through.
Storage
You can store Tuna, Potato, and Chickpea Meatballs in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze them raw or cooked.
Tips and Suggestions
– For a more intense flavor, you can use fresh tuna instead of canned.
– Additional ingredients like chopped olives, grated cheese, or garlic can be added to enhance the flavor.
– For a crunchier breading, you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko.
Variants
– Only with tuna and potatoes: omit the chickpeas and increase the amount of potatoes.
– Chickpea and tuna meatballs: omit the potatoes and increase the amount of chickpeas.
– Vegetarian meatballs: omit the tuna and add cooked vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
– Only with tuna and potatoes: omit the chickpeas and increase the amount of potatoes.
– Chickpea and tuna meatballs: omit the potatoes and increase the amount of chickpeas.
– Vegetarian meatballs: omit the tuna and add cooked vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
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