Walnut Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Delight in these flavorful walnut-based meatballs served with a refreshing homemade Tzatziki sauce, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (divided)
White onion
- 1 small white onion (finely chopped)
Garlic cloves
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp umami spice
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup vegan feta
- 1/4 cup chickpeas (rice or lentils as alternative)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (pulsed to ground meat in food processor)
- juice of 1 small lemon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup panko
- Handful fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 cup Tzatziki (serve with)
Instructions
- Cook onions and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5 minutes, then add spices, cook 2 minutes, then add capers and feta, cook 3 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes, then transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in panko and dill.
- Cook walnuts in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5 minutes, deglaze with lemon juice, then combine with the mixture and let sit 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Form mixture into balls using 1.5 tbsp scoop, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve meatballs with fresh salad, grains, or Tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before forming to improve flavor and texture.