Vegetarian Meatballs

Ingredients

• • 1 onion, chopped 

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 

  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) quinoa
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable broth or water
  • 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 slices white bread, cubed (with or without the crust)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pitted oil-packed Kalamata olives, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • Flour 

  • Olive or canola oil, for cooking