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Vegan Broccoli Balls

🥦 Vegan Broccoli Balls

Yields: About 20 balls

Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 25 min


Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head), chopped finely or pulsed in a food processor
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or cooked rice (for binding)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast (adds cheesy flavor)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water (flax egg)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil for baking or frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare flax egg: Mix ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.
  3. Cook aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in a little olive oil until soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Prepare broccoli: If you haven’t already, finely chop or pulse broccoli into small pieces.
  5. Mix: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cooked quinoa/rice, sautéed onion and garlic, nutritional yeast, breadcrumbs, flax egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Form balls: Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Lightly brush or spray balls with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and firm.
  8. Serve: Enjoy warm with vegan ranch, marinara, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

  • For a crunchier texture, add chopped nuts or seeds like walnuts or sunflower seeds.
  • You can pan-fry in a little oil for a crispier outside.
  • These freeze well — freeze on a tray, then transfer to a container.

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