Spaghetti marinara with chickpea “meatballs”

Cutlets and meatballs

Here is a meat-free, gluten-free, nutrition packed recipe, which you can add to your collection in readiness for National Vegetarian Week, which starts on the 15th May. Chickpeas are a high protein alternative to meat, they contain a whole host of other benefits like Selenium (not found in most fruits and vegetables) which helps to detoxify cancer causing compounds and decreases tumour growth rates. The herbs not only provide flavour but each play a part in improving our health from boosting the immune system to lowering blood pressure. Enjoy this healthy, tasty twist on an Italian classic. <br /> <br /> The recipe can be found here - <br />http://www.mynutricounter.com/spaghetti-marinara-with-chickpea-meatballs/