Whole30 Crispy Vegetable Balls

Savor the wholesome goodness of Whole30 Crispy Vegetable Balls, a guilt-free snack or appetizer that’s bursting with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients. Packed with freshly grated zucchini, carrots, red bell peppers, and cauliflower, these veggie-packed bites are held together with almond flour and a touch of egg for a gluten-free, Whole30-approved treat. Baked to golden perfection with a drizzle of olive oil, these crispy delights achieve a satisfying crunch without any frying. Enhanced with fresh parsley, garlic, and a perfect blend of sea salt and black pepper, these veggie balls are as flavorful as they are nutritious. Ready in just 45 minutes, they’re ideal for meal prep or served as a party appetizer with your favorite Whole30-compliant dipping sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic clove
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Grate the zucchini and carrot using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 3

Finely chop the red bell pepper, cauliflower florets, and fresh parsley.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, carrot, chopped red bell pepper, cauliflower, parsley, minced garlic, almond flour, egg, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Form mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the vegetable balls.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetable balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve as a snack or appetizer, optionally with a Whole30-compliant dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(650.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	798.8

Total Fat 61.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 3224.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 23.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 243.9mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1392.0mg	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: 66.1%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 22.6%