Title: « Vegan Chickpea Meatballs: A Protein-Packed Plant-Based Delight »

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water (flax egg)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying or baking

Optional Marinara Sauce:

• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Flax Egg

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