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Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls: Your New Favorite Snack!

Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls: Your New Favorite Snack!

Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls are a healthy, crispy snack packed with flavor and perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 4 balls
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

For the Mixture

  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice leftover short-grain or medium-grain
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

For Coating

  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs

For Binding

For Freshness

  • ¼ cup Parsley chopped, optional
  • ¼ cup Chives chopped, optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mash the Chickpeas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the rinsed and dried chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still chunky.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add cooked rice, Panko breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the chickpeas. Mix until even.
  • Add the Egg: Whisk the egg and pour it into the mixture. Mix gently until cohesive, being careful not to overwork.
  • Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Shape the Balls: After chilling, shape the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter, rolling tightly.
  • Coat with Panko: Roll each ball in remaining Panko breadcrumbs before placing on the baking sheet.
  • Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the balls with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
  • Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Enjoy these delightful Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls warm for the best flavor, and feel free to customize by adding your favorite herbs or spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls, crispy snack, Family Recipe, Healthy Snack, Vegetarian
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