Easy vegan meatballs

Easy vegan meatballs make a delicious and filling vegan meal, especially when served with a plate of simple tomato pasta and a cheeky glass of wine.

1 large aubergine
1 cup of cooked chickpeas
30 g / 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped very finely
2 banana shallots, chopped very finely
2 garlic cloves, chopped very finely
20 g / 5 sundried tomatoes (not in oil), soaked in boiling water (optional)
½ tsp hot chilli (or skip if you don’t like spicy food)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp lemon zest
3 packed tbsp fresh parsley and /or basil, chopped finely
1 tbsp / 15 ml lemon juice
1 tbsp / 15 ml chickpea brine / aquafaba*
1 ½ tbsp rice flour (or regular flour if not GF)
pepper
salt
a handful of pine nuts (optional)
oil for baking / sautéing

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