Chickpea is a very good alternative for those who do not eat meat and meat products. In many articles and recipes, those who do not eat meat and meat products are recommended to consume lentils. However, chickpeas are just as beneficial for health and development as lentils.
Chickpeas contain high calorie value, vitamins A, C, E, K and B group, and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium. It is the legume that contains the most protein. That's why you can eat chickpeas instead of meat. Moreover, without missing any vitamins and minerals.
Let's take a look at the meatball recipe prepared with chickpeas.
Chickpea Meatballs Recipe
Materials
- 2 cups boiled chickpeas
- 1 onion
- 10 tablespoons of flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Parsley
- Dill
- Salt
Fabrication
- First, pull the boiled chickpeas in the robot. Then pull the onion, parsley and dill in the robot and put them in the kneading bowl.
- Add the spices, flour, egg, baking powder and knead.
- Shape the meatballs (you can shape the meatballs by lubricating them with a little oil, or you can shape them easily by wetting them with a little water)
- Fry your meatballs in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.