Paleo Savory Chickpea Balls

Delight your taste buds with these Paleo Savory Chickpea Balls, a healthy twist on a classic comfort food! Made without actual chickpeas, this low-carb, grain-free recipe uses cauliflower "rice," almond flour, and coconut flour as the perfect paleo-friendly base. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, and enhanced by the natural sweetness of grated carrots and the savory depth of garlic and onion, these easy-to-make bites are packed with flavor. Lightly pan-fried for a golden crust and finished in the oven for a tender interior, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish. Ready in under 45 minutes, these nutrient-dense chickpea-less balls are ideal for gluten-free, dairy-free, and clean-eating diets. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or over a fresh salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor and pulse until they have a rice-like consistency.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the processed cauliflower, almond flour, grated carrot, chopped onion, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Add coconut flour, whisked eggs, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Form small balls from the mixture, each approximately the size of a golf ball, and flatten them slightly.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the chickpea balls to the skillet, cooking them until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 8

Transfer the browned balls to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until they are cooked through and golden brown.

Step 10

Allow the balls to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(645.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1043.6

Total Fat 72.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 185mg	0%
Sodium 1443.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 39.8g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 388.4mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1566.5mg	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: 58.3%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 27.5%