Crispy Chickpea Balls with Lemon Herb Sauce

Ingredients

• 250 g chickpeas (cooked or canned)
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp oats
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• to taste salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 100 g plant-based yogurt (e.g. soy or coconut)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• a pinch paprika
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• 1 handful fresh herbs (e.g. parsley & dill)
• to taste salt & pepper

Method

1. In a bowl, roughly puree the chickpeas, onion, garlic, lemon juice, oats, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into small balls.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the chickpea balls all around until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes).
4. For the lemon herb sauce, mix plant-based yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, paprika, grated garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve the chickpea balls with the sauce.