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Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce

ingredients

servings

4

Precooked chickpeas

200 oz

Courgette

2 unit

Spinach

50 oz

Oatmeal

120 oz

Flax seed

20 oz

Turmeric

to taste

Basil

5 leafs

Chives

to taste

Natural sea salt

to taste

Tomato sauce, without salt

2 cups

Granulated vegetable bouillon

1/2 teaspoon

Pepper

to taste

Extra virgin olive oil

1 spoon

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Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce

vegan with gluten source of C vitamins high in potassium high in phosphorus

ready in

45 minutes

difficulty

daily requirement

100% Fat

100% Protein

100% Carbohydrates

translated by Italian with google translate

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce

For this first Saturday of September I propose a very nice idea to greet the last #zucchine of the garden. Of meatball recipes now there is no end, but I find that this idea lends itself well in the warm days of return from summer holidays: get ready in a short time and are comforting, but read.

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce step 1

step 1

Pour into the mixer the zucchini cut into chunky pieces, chickpeas and spinach. It begins to mince everything until obtaining a homogeneous, but still rather coarse compound.

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce step 2

step 2

At this point add turmeric, salt, herbs, oat flakes and flax seeds. Continue to blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Put the mug of the mixer in the refrigerator, simply covered with transparent film.

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce step 3

step 3

After at least 20 minutes, the mixture will be slightly congealed and you will be able to form the meatballs helping you with moistened hands. Then leave the meatballs in a dish and take care of the sauce.

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce step 4

step 4

In a non-stick pan, combine the tomato sauce and season with the granular nut, pepper and oil. Cook a few seconds, so that it is a little bit 'and then lay inside the meatballs. Put the lid on and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce step 5

step 5

Help with a spoon and a fork gently turn the meatballs and continue cooking for another 8 to 10 minutes without the lid or until the sauce is well absorbed. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving them.

Meatballs with zucchini, spinach and chickpeas in the sauce step 6

step 6

With this recipe the meatballs will be quite soft, but if you like more compact meatballs, it will be enough to add 2 or 3 tablespoons of grated bread to the dough.

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