For the spinach veggie meatballs

• 1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
• 1/3 cup chickpea flour
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

For the spicy tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 6 cloves of garlic, grated
• 1 large can of crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
• 1/4- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4-1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or Red pepper flakes, to taste