Easy Vegetarian Meatballs

Name: Easy Vegetarian Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 3/4 cup old fashioned oats; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 cup cashews; 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and patted dry; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large handful fresh mint or Italian parsley

These flavor packed vegetarian meatballs are made with chickpeas, feta, and fresh herbs for a hearty meal.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

I have spent years perfecting meatless dinners, and these meatballs are a personal favorite. They hold their shape perfectly and deliver a wonderful savory flavor thanks to the combination of fennel, cumin, and fresh herbs. They make a great protein rich addition to any weeknight meal.

You will love how simple they are to prepare since you just pulse everything in a food processor and bake. They are much easier than pan frying, and the oven does all the hard work for you. Be sure to use a cookie scoop to keep them uniform in size so they bake evenly.

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup cashews
1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large handful fresh mint or Italian parsley

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Place the garlic, oats, and fennel seeds into a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground.
3
Add the cashews, chickpeas, feta cheese, egg, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and your chosen fresh herbs to the food processor.
4
Pulse the mixture until everything is combined and a sticky dough forms.
5
Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
6
Brush the tops of the meatballs lightly with olive oil.
7
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until they are set and the bottoms are golden brown.

💡 Tips

These meatballs keep well in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container. You can also freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag for up to three months. When you are ready to eat, reheat them in a 350 degree oven or warm them gently in your favorite marinara sauce.

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