Best 5 Spicy Meatballs With Chickpeas Recipes

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Whip up a flavorful and aromatic dish with our guide to cooking spicy meatballs with chickpeas. This delectable recipe combines the richness of meatballs with the nutty flavor of chickpeas, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. With just the right amount of spice, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps to create this mouth-watering dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY MEATBALLS WITH CHICKPEAS



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Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, and these are especially nice, perfumed with cumin, coriander and cinnamon. (Feel free to use ground beef, pork or turkey if ground lamb isn't available.) They may be prepared several hours or up to 2 days in advance - they reheat beautifully. Make the tomato gravy as piquant as you like, adding a good pinch of cayenne if you wish. The optional saffron adds a floral note. If you have the time, cook your chickpeas from scratch (it's best to soak them for at least a few hours or overnight). They'll cook in less than an hour. One pound dried chickpeas will yield about 6 cups cooked.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, meatballs, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 30 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb (or substitute ground beef, pork or turkey)
1/2 cup raw arborio rice or any white rice, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon toasted ground cumin
1 teaspoon toasted ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced onion
Kosher salt
Pinch of saffron, crumbled, steeped in 1/4 cup warm water (optional)
1 teaspoon toasted ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes with their juices
1 cup chicken or beef broth (or chickpea cooking liquid)
6 cups cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup chopped parsley, cilantro or a combination

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, raw rice, salt, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, onion and garlic. Knead mixture well.
  • Coat a sheet pan or roasting pan lightly with olive oil. With wet hands, form mixture into 1-ounce meatballs and arrange in one layer on pan. Bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, make the gravy: Place a wide heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is hot, add onion, sprinkle lightly with salt and cook, stirring until softened and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add saffron with soaking water, cumin, red-pepper flakes and cinnamon stick. Crush tomatoes with your hands, and add to pot, along with all tomato juices. Raise heat to medium-high, add broth and bring to a simmer. Taste and add more salt or red-pepper flakes as needed. Carefully add meatballs and adjust heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas and a splash of water and heat through. Season to taste with salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve each diner 5 or 6 meatballs and plenty of gravy. Add a large spoonful of chickpeas on the side.

SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chickpeas, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Snacks

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Carefully dry the chickpeas. Removing the skins is optional and they will come off easily. The drier you get them, the crunchier they'll be!
  • In a medium bowl, add dried chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
  • Spread chickpeas out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  • Mix around on baking sheet and roast for additional 15-20 minutes, or until browned.
  • Cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 34 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 20 grams

CHICKPEA VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS



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These are a versatile and easy way to make meatball out of chickpeas. They are very filling and tasty. Serve with marinara or your favorite dipping sauces.

Provided by Amanda Koss

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pulse chickpeas in a food processor until finely ground. Add onion and garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper; process until mixture holds together like a dough.
  • Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball; set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn each meatball over and continue baking until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 567.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICY MEATBALL TAGINE WITH BULGUR & CHICKPEAS



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Who knew meatballs could be 4 of your 5-a-day? This healthy tagine is full of flavour and low on fat, just make sure you choose a lean mince with 5% fat

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 onions , 1 quartered, 1 halved and sliced
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 garlic cloves
1 egg
1 tbsp chilli powder
500g pack extra-lean beef mince
2 tsp rapeseed oil
4 large carrots , cut into batons
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 lemon , zest removed with a potato peeler, then chopped
12 Kalamata olives , chopped
1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
⅓ pack fresh coriander , chopped
200g bulgur wheat
400g can chickpeas
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
2 tsp ground coriander

Steps:

  • Put the quartered onion in the food processor and process to finely chop it. Add the minced beef, 1 tbsp tomato purée, the garlic, egg and chilli powder and blitz to make a smoothish paste. Divide the mixture into 26 even-sized pieces and roll into balls.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the meatballs for about 5-10 mins to lightly brown them. Tip from the pan onto a plate.
  • Now add the sliced onion and carrots to the pan and stir fry briefly in the pan juices to soften them a little. Add the spices and pour in the tomatoes with 1 ½ cans of water then stir in the chopped lemon zest, remaining tomato purée, olives and bouillon powder. Return the meatballs to the pan then cover and cook for 15 mins until the carrots are just tender. Stir in the coriander.
  • While the tagine is cooking, tip the bulgur into a pan with the chickpeas and water from the can. Add 2 cans of water, the bouillon and coriander. Cover and cook for 10 mins until the bulgur is tender and the liquid had been absorbed. If you're doing the Healthy Diet Plan (serving two people), serve half with half of the tagine and chill the remainder for another night if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

SPICY CHICKEN CURRY MEATBALLS



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A tasty take on chicken tikka masala. Serve over warm rice or with naan! Don't let the number of spices scare you off, the flavor of this dish is complex and satisfying.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 serving cooking spray
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup water
3 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, olive oil, onion, ginger paste, garlic, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Roll mixture into thirty 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger paste; saute until onions become soft, about 5 minutes. Add sugar, garam masala, cumin, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon, chicken bouillon, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, onion powder, and salt; stir to combine. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and water. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add butter and stir to melt.
  • Cook sauce over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Stir cooked meatballs into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1029 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to infuse the meatballs with flavor.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spicy meatballs with chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, and they are seasoned with a variety of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The meatballs are then simmered in a tomato sauce with chickpeas, and the result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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