Zucchini chickpea balls with chopped Greek salad

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Rachael Hartley, R.D., L.D., C.D.E., C.L.T., of Avocado a Day Nutrition.

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Ingredients 

For the zucchini chickpea balls:

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup almond meal

1 medium zucchini, grated

1 small red onion, grated

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 large egg, beaten

1 tsp sea salt

For the Greek salad:

3 cups halved cherry tomatoes, preferably heirloom, halved or quartered if large

1 cucumber, chopped

1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped

½ cup kalamata olives, halved

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp dill, chopped

How to make it 

Preheat oven to 400°.

In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Mix in almond meal, zucchini, onion, egg, garlic, and salt until well-combined.

Spray a baking sheet with olive oil. Form 12-16 golf ball-size balls, and place evenly on the baking sheet. Spray the tops of the balls with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.

While zucchini balls are baking, make the salad. Toss cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and olives together in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with sea salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve salad with zucchini balls and garnish with dill.

Salads and sides

Cook Time: 

30

Prep Time: 

10

Article source here:Men’s Fitness