Meatless Meatballs!

 *As a disclaimer, this recipe does use eggs so there is some animal-based protein, but you could totally switch that for a plant-cased substitute. We've used "Just Egg" in the past and have loved it for recipes, I just didn't have that on hand this week.

Grant and I really like this recipe because it's simple and you can pair with pretty much any sauce/side depending on how easy the week is going. They taste a little crunchy and are akin to a falafel. 

Ingredients:

-    2 eggs
- 1 can garbanzo beans/chikpeas
- roughly 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp majoram
- 1 tsp herbes de provence
- 1 tsp oregano

- 1 tbsp olive oil

Preheat oven to 350. Either smash, great if you have little helpers around like Leo this time, or blend in a ninja or food processor, the garbanzo beans. Once they're more 'paste-like' add in the eggs and herbs. Transfer to large mixing bowl and fold in the panko breadcrumbs a little at a time until incorporated but not a ton sitting in the bottom of the bowl. 

Spread olive oil onto cookie sheet. Roll paste into little balls about 1 inch diameter and place on cookie sheet like you would chocolate chip cookies. ;-) Should make about a dozen.

Bake for 20 minutes, they should have a slightly crispy exterior that's browned a LITTLE.

Pair with your favorite sauce/side and enjoy! We used Kroger Tikka Masala and rice since Leo is a fan of rice and Jamie usually will go for the tikka masala sauce.

Enjoy! :-)

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by and wishing you happiness!!!

Jess