How to Make Vegetarian Meatballs That Will Outshine Your Expectations

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil and butter ((each))
• 1 head fennel (chopped, about 4 cups)
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper flakes (crushed (or swap in red pepper flakes))
• 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
• 2 tbsp pine nuts (toasted)
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 398 mL can organic chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup parsley (coarsely chopped)
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 tsp olive oil