Low Carb Vegan Meatballs

Satisfy your cravings with these savory, protein-packed Low Carb Vegan Meatballs—an irresistible plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Made with wholesome ingredients like cauliflower, chickpeas, and walnuts, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs, smoked paprika, and nutritional yeast for a flavor-packed bite. This vegan recipe is not only low in carbs but also gluten-free, thanks to almond flour and a flax egg binding everything together. Baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect served with zucchini noodles, a fresh salad, or your favorite low-carb sauce. Quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep, these delicious meatballs are proof that healthy eating can be both satisfying and simple!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Raw cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

Step 2

Prepare a flax egg by combining the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Stir well and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.

Step 3

Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor and pulse until they achieve a rice-like consistency. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

In the same food processor, pulse the chickpeas and chopped walnuts until they form a coarse but sticky mixture. Do not over-process. Add this mixture to the mixing bowl with the processed cauliflower.

Step 5

To the mixing bowl, add the thickened flax egg, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and almond flour. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands until everything is well combined.

Step 6

Scoop out roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time and roll it into balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.

Step 7

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Carefully flip them over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until lightly golden and firm to the touch.

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite low-carb vegan sauce or as part of a dish like zucchini noodles or a salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(837.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1615.6

Total Fat 118.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2011.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 63.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.6mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2376.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 24.1%