Mediterranean Mushroom Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 300 g mixed mushrooms, e.g. Flats, Portobello, Cup and Swiss mushrooms
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
• sea salt
• freshly cracked black pepper
• 400 g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup parsley
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stick, finely diced
• 1 green capsicum, finely diced
• 400 g tin diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup red wine
• ¼ cup vegetable stock
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Garnish with fresh oregano leaves, grated parmesan and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Can also serve with your favourite pasta.