Keto Classic Falafel Balls
Satisfy your falafel cravings while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle with these Keto Classic Falafel Balls! Made with a creative twist, this recipe swaps traditional chickpeas for cauliflower rice and almond flour, delivering all the herb-infused, aromatic goodness you love without the carbs. Fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and onion blend beautifully with warming spices like ground cumin and coriander, creating perfectly seasoned bites that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Baked instead of fried, these keto-friendly falafel are light yet full of flavor, making them the ideal addition to salads, wraps, or a dip platter. With under an hour of prep and cook time, this easy yet satisfying dish is a must-try for anyone craving healthy, Mediterranean-inspired comfort food. Perfect for meal prep, gluten-free diets, and keto enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cauliflower rice
- 100 grams Almond flour
- 30 grams Fresh parsley
- 30 grams Fresh cilantro
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 50 grams Onion
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 60 milliliters Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine cauliflower rice, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and onion. Pulse until finely minced.
Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add almond flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the combined ingredients well with a spatula or your hands to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Add the egg to the mixture and mix until fully integrated, forming a dough-like consistency.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. This should yield around 12 to 16 falafel balls.
Place the falafel balls on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over them, ensuring they are lightly coated.
Bake the falafel in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully turn each ball over and bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Remove the falafel from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with a side of fresh salad, a keto-friendly dip, or inside lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.3 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1627 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1089 mg | 23% | |
*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.
