Savory Veggie Balls

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Veggie Balls.

1. Step 1

   Start by warming up some vegetable broth in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Once it’s bubbling gently, toss in diced onion, carrots, and red bell pepper.

3. Step 3

   Sauté these colorful veggies for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

4. Step 4

   Next, stir in frozen corn and peas, cooking them until they’re warmed through, which should take around three to five minutes.

5. Step 5

   If you notice anything sticking to the pan, don’t hesitate to add a splash of water to keep things moving smoothly.

6. Step 6

   Once everything is nicely cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool for a bit.

7. Step 7

   While your veggie mixture cools, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.

8. Step 8

   Now, let’s prepare the spinach.

9. Step 9

   Squeeze out any excess moisture from the cooked spinach, ensuring it’s nice and dry.

10. Step 10

    In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas and spinach, pulsing them together just three times until they’re coarsely blended.

11. Step 11

    Next, add in red lentil flour, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, parsley, garlic and onion seasoning, sage, turmeric, and a dash of white pepper.

12. Step 12

    Give it another three pulses to mix everything together.

13. Step 13

    Now, it’s time to introduce your cooled vegetable mixture to the food processor.

14. Step 14

    Pulse it five more times, but don’t overdo it; you want to keep some chunky bits of veggies for texture.

15. Step 15

    Transfer this vibrant mixture to a bowl and mix it by hand to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.

16. Step 16

    The dough should feel sticky; if it seems too dry, just add a little reserved chickpea liquid to bring it all together.

17. Step 17

    Let the mixture rest for about ten minutes—this helps the flavors meld beautifully.

18. Step 18

    Now comes the fun part! Using your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into about 30 small balls.

19. Step 19

    Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between them to allow for some expansion while baking.

20. Step 20

    Pop the baking sheet into your preheated oven and let those delightful bites bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown.

21. Step 21

    The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be irresistible! Once they’re done, serve them warm and enjoy the delicious flavors of your homemade veggie balls.

22. Step 22

    They’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish!.