Vegan Crispy Vegetable Balls
These Vegan Crispy Vegetable Balls are the perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack, bursting with fresh flavors and boasting a satisfyingly crunchy exterior. Made with wholesome ingredients like grated carrot, zucchini, red bell pepper, and thawed peas, these veggie-packed delights are naturally gluten-free thanks to chickpea flour and cornstarch. A hint of ground cumin and fresh cilantro elevate the flavor, while frying to golden perfection ensures a crave-worthy texture that's irresistibly crispy on the outside yet tender within. Ready in under 45 minutes, they’re ideal for parties or weeknight indulgence. Serve with your favorite vegan dipping sauce, and prepare for a flavor-packed treat that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium, grated Carrot
- 1 medium, grated Zucchini
- 1 small, finely chopped Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup, thawed Frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- for frying Oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrot, grated zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, thawed peas, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic.
Add chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture.
Mix well until all the ingredients are combined, forming a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more chickpea flour.
Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
In a deep pan, heat enough oil for frying over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few vegetable balls at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the vegetable balls for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the balls from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining vegetable balls.
Serve the crispy vegetable balls hot with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
