
Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs With Ranch

- 1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
- 1 small carrot (peeled & chopped)
- 15 oz. garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs regular or gluten free
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper (ground)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 Tbsp. Buffalo sauce
- avocado oil spray
Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 scallions (minced)
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine ground golden flax seeds and water and set aside.
- In food processor, add red onion and carrots and pulse into small pieces.
- Add flax and water mixture, garbanzo beans, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chopped parsley and 2 Tbsp. buffalo sauce. Pulse until mixture comes together and is still coarse texture.
- Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized mini meatballs and place on parchment lined sheet pan. Liberally spray chickpea meatballs with avocado oil.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Brush pre-baked meatballs with 2 Tbsp. remaining buffalo sauce and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- In small bowl mix ranch dressing and minced scallions together.
- Serve meatballs with ranch dressing.