Paleo Savory Chickpea Balls
Elevate your next meal with these Paleo Savory Chickpea Balls – a healthy twist on traditional savory snacks that’s both gluten-free and packed with nourishing ingredients. Despite their name, chickpea isn't on the ingredients list; the magic lies in a creative blend of cauliflower rice, almond flour, and coconut flour, creating a satisfying texture that's perfect for the paleo lifestyle. Infused with bold flavors of cumin and paprika, and complemented by the natural sweetness of grated carrot and onion, these protein-packed balls are browned to perfection and baked for a golden finish. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a main dish paired with a fresh salad or dipping sauce, these wholesome bites are ready in under 45 minutes. Whether you're meal-prepping or impressing guests, this paleo recipe is sure to become a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cauliflower florets
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Carrot, grated
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Coconut flour
- 2 units Eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor and pulse until they have a rice-like consistency.
In a large bowl, combine the processed cauliflower, almond flour, grated carrot, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
Add coconut flour, whisked eggs, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Form small balls from the mixture, each approximately the size of a golf ball, and flatten them slightly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chickpea balls to the skillet, cooking them until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer the browned balls to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Allow the balls to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1443 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1566 mg | 33% | |
*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.
