Halal Baked Chickpea Veggie Meatballs (Tomato Sauce)

• 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup rolled oats or breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt, pepper, olive oil spray
• 2-3 cups marinara sauce

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Pulse chickpeas in food processor until crumbly (not paste). Mix with carrot, onion, garlic, oats, parsley, seasoning, and tomato paste.
2. 2Form into 18-20 balls. Place on lined baking sheet, spray with oil. Bake 25-30 minutes until firm and golden.
3. 3Warm marinara sauce. Add baked meatballs and simmer 5 minutes. Serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, or in subs.

Nutrition values are estimates.