Paleo Crispy Vegetable Balls
Crunchy, flavorful, and packed with nutrient-rich veggies, these Paleo Crispy Vegetable Balls are a delightful snack or appetizer that's both wholesome and satisfying. Made with zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion, these veggie-packed bites are bound together with almond and coconut flours for a grain-free, Paleo-friendly twist. Seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, and ground cumin, these golden, skillet-fried balls boast a deliciously crisp texture that will have you reaching for more. Perfectly pan-fried in coconut oil, they’re ideal for dipping in your favorite paleo-friendly sauce or enjoying on their own. Quick to prepare and ready in under 40 minutes, this easy recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for anyone seeking a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Coconut flour
- 0.25 cup Almond flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Instructions
Grate the zucchini and carrot using a box grater. Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated vegetables using a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel.
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, and onion.
Add the coconut flour, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture.
Mix all the ingredients well until a dough-like consistency is achieved.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the vegetable balls into the skillet, leaving space between each ball.
Cook the balls, rotating occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Once cooked, transfer the crispy vegetable balls to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve the Paleo Crispy Vegetable Balls warm, optionally with a paleo-friendly dip or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 3229 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1084 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.
