High Protein Crispy Vegetable Balls
Elevate your snack game with these High Protein Crispy Vegetable Balls—a wholesome, plant-based delight packed with flavor and nutrients! Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, vibrant vegetables like broccoli, carrot, and red bell pepper, and the savory touch of nutritional yeast, these golden-brown bites are perfect for anyone seeking a healthy yet satisfying option. A blend of oat and chickpea flour ensures a perfect texture, while ground flaxseed acts as a natural binder, making them entirely vegan. Baked to crunchy perfection with a light olive oil coating, these veggie-packed balls are an excellent appetizer, snack, or addition to a meal. Whether you're meal prepping or entertaining, this easy recipe comes together in under an hour and delivers bold flavors with a crispy exterior. Ideal for high-protein diets, vegan lifestyles, or simply anyone craving a nutritious treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g chickpeas (cooked or canned)
- 100 g broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 50 g oat flour
- 50 g chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 5 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water to create a flaxseed 'egg'. Set aside for at least 5 minutes to thicken.
Drain and rinse the cooked or canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Finely chop the broccoli florets, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
Add the chopped vegetables, flaxseed mixture, oat flour, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush each vegetable ball with olive oil to enhance crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through the baking time.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a snack or as part of a meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1901 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.6 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2786 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
