Description
Crispy Veggie Balls are a delicious and comforting snack made from grated carrots and zucchini, bound with mashed potatoes and breadcrumbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Optional: Flax or chia ‘egg’ (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (chopped parsley, dill, or cilantro)
- Optional: Sesame seeds or hemp seeds
- Optional: Cooked quinoa or lentils
- Optional: Smoked paprika or ground cumin
- Optional: Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and grating the carrots and zucchini, then squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini.
- Get the mashed potatoes ready, ensuring they are cooled and not watery.
- Combine the grated zucchini, grated carrots, cooled mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, minced garlic, and nutritional yeast in a large mixing bowl.
- Add any optional flavor boosters and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Check the texture of the mixture; adjust with more mashed potatoes or breadcrumbs as needed.
- Shape into balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each, and place on a tray lined with parchment.
- Choose your cooking method: pan-frying, baking, or air-frying, and preheat accordingly.
- Cook until golden and crisp, adjusting time based on the method.
- Drain excess oil if frying, and serve warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
These veggie balls can be frozen before cooking, allowing you to fry or bake them from frozen later. Ensure to remove moisture from veggies to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying/Baking/Air-frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: veggie balls, crispy snack, healthy appetizers