These chickpea balls with pumpkin are surprisingly delicious! A simple recipe!

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber while cornstarch is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free and healthier, while crushed crackers are a cost-effective substitute.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Butternut squash offers similar flavor and texture, while sweet potato is often less expensive.

Steam the pumpkin until completely soft.

Cook the rice in water until fully cooked.

Fry the chopped onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chopped carrot to the onions and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

In a bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas, steamed pumpkin, fried onion and carrot mixture.

Add chickpea flour, ground flax seeds, marjoram, dried garlic, salt, and freshly ground pepper to the mixture.

Form small balls with the mixture, wetting your hands with water to make shaping easier.

Bake the balls for 25-30 minutes at 180°C (356°F).

Serve with natural yogurt or plant-based yogurt, Dijon mustard, and garnish with fresh parsley and mint.

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