Chickpea Balls in Tomato Sauce

Name: Chickpea Balls in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 20–24 chickpea and tomato balls; 1 14-ounce can peeled tomatoes (400 grams); 1 garlic clove; a handful of basil leaves

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Vibrant Vegetables

By Janneke Philippi

Published 2024

About

While the chickpea and tomato balls are resting in the refrigerator, you can get started on the rest of your meal. Great served with pasta and a salad.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
20–24 chickpea and tomato balls
1 14-o

Europe
Netherlands
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

HEAT the olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the chickpea balls for 6–8 minutes until hot and golden brown.

MEANWHILE put the tomatoes and garlic in a tall measuring cup and purée with the immersion blender.

TRANSFER the balls to a plate and cover with a lid to keep them warm. Pour the tomato sauce into the pan and heat for 4–5 minutes. Season with pepper and sal