Sweet Potato Veggie Meatballs

 

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed

1 cup chickpeas ( rinsed)

1/2 cup oatmeal

1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 cup onions, chopped finely

2 tsp garlic, minced

2 tsp butter, unsalted

1 tsp olive oil

1 large egg

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Sauté onions and garlic in butter and olive oil

In a medium bowl add in the sweet potato, egg, mashed chickpeas ( I put the chickpeas in the food processor for a few pulses)

Add onions and garlic to the sweet potato mixture along with the smoked paprika

Add oatmeal and form balls ( you might want to add more oatmeal if you want to firm them up)

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

Using lightly damp hands form into meatballs .

Place the veggie meatballs on the parchment paper leaving a space in between.

Loosely cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for one hour.

When ready to bake preheat oven to 400F, rack in the middle.

Remove the pan from the fridge and lightly mist the meatballs with olive oil. ( I forgot to do that, reason they look pale)

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the outside has started to just brown and they are firm to the touch.