Juanita Piquanté Pepper Chickpea Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed).
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup PEPPADEW® Sweet & Spicy Juanita Piquanté Peppers, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

A simple and flavorsome fiber-filled dish for weekday lunches or dinners. Made with canned chickpeas, breadcrumbs, Italian spices and smoky paprika. The PEPPADEW® Red Juanita Piquanté Peppers add colour and a flavour kick with each bite.

Method

1. 1 Combine all ingredients except the oil in a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth.
2. 2 Use a small cookie dough scoop to gather one heaped tablespoon.
3. 3 Roll into balls (12–14 total).
4. 4 Pan-fry 6-8 minutes until golden and browned on all sides.
5. 5 Serve with sauce, spaghetti, in a sandwich, or over salad.

Blend chopped tomatoes with PEPPADEW® Roasted Red Peppers to make a quick sauce. Warm, mix with pasta, and serve with the chickpea meatballs.