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Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls

Crispy Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls for Happy Tummies

Delightful Baked Chickpea and Rice Balls are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making them a healthy and kid-friendly snack option.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Mixture
  • 2 cups chickpeas rinsed and dried well
  • 1 cup cooked rice short or medium-grain
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced
For Coating and Flavor
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Texture
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the rinsed chickpeas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
  3. Add the cooked rice, Panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the chickpeas and fold together.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and then fold it into the chickpea mixture.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop mixture into golf ball-sized portions and roll into balls.
  7. Roll the balls in Panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated balls on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra nutrition, consider adding grated zucchini or carrots, ensuring they're squeezed dry before mixing. Adjust seasonings to taste for your preferred flavor profile.

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