Today I give you an idea to make as a tasty appetizer: BAKED OR FRIED CHICKPEA AND OLIVE MEATBALLS. Of course, it’s needless to say that they’re delicious either way, but if you want something less caloric and healthier, I recommend the baked ones, although a fried treat every now and then can’t hurt. Moreover, they’re a convenient alternative to classic meatballs for those who need it. It’s also worth mentioning that these meatballs are made without eggs. I assure you they are really good and easy to make. If you like meatballs, also check out:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
- Energy 915.45 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 34.92 (g) of which sugars 5.89 (g)
- Proteins 12.29 (g)
- Fat 81.90 (g) of which saturated 13.62 (g)of which unsaturated 61.75 (g)
- Fibers 5.92 (g)
- Sodium 242.97 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 13.5 oz water
- 1.5 cups chickpea flour
- to taste salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 oz breadcrumbs
- 10 black olives
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1.25 cups peanut oil (if you want to fry them)
Tools
- 1 Saucepan
Steps
In a saucepan, turn on the heat and warm the water until it reaches a boil, then pour in the chickpea flour
Stir well to combine the ingredients.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and add salt and pepper
At this point, add the olives,
The breadcrumbs
Shape our meatballs.
Roll them in breadcrumbs
Place them in a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes
or if you prefer, fry them in peanut oil
Our Baked or Fried Chickpea and Olive Meatballs are ready to be served.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can they be made with boiled chickpeas?
Yes, with 400 g of boiled chickpeas, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan, 2 eggs, a handful of chopped black olives, and enough breadcrumbs to form the meatballs. You can either fry them in a little peanut oil or bake them with a drizzle of oil until they form a crust.
