This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.Sheet pan Mediterranean meatballs with roasted chickpeas, cauliflower, and butternut squash.

High-protein, high-fiber, and great for meal prep.Mediterranean Meatballs with Chickpeas I’m obsessed with CAVA, a few weeks ago I posted these Sheet Pan Mediterranean Meatball Bowls with Roasted Vegetables and Hummus and you all loved it!! For this version I skipped the hummus, added chickpeas to the sheet pan along with butternut squash and cauliflower, and turned them into grain-free bowls topped with tzatziki.I originally tested it with lamb, but I loved how the meatballs turned out even better with ground bison—though ground beef or lamb work just as well.

Why This Recipe WorksThis CAVA copycat meatball recipe is one of those meals that feels a little elevated but is actually so simple to pull off.Here’s why you should give it a try! Everything cooks on two sheet pans: Roasting the meatballs, vegetables, and chickpeas together saves time.High protein and high fiber: The meatballs provide a solid protein boost, while chickpeas and vegetables add fiber to help keep you full longer.

Roasting brings out natural sweetness and depth: Butternut squash and cauliflower get golden and slightly crispy, balancing the savory

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