Vegan Broccoli Balls

Vegan Broccoli Balls

Delicious, protein‑rich veggie bites perfect for snacks or party platters.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 ½ Tbsp ground flaxseed meal + 3 Tbsp water (binder)
• 1 cup rolled oats (or gluten‑free oats)
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, for greasing the pan

Instructions

1. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket or microwave for 3‑4 minutes until just tender. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a food processor, combine broccoli, chickpeas, onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon zest. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still has some texture.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the flaxseed meal with water to form a slurry. Add this binder to the processor and pulse again.
4. Add the oats, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Pulse until everything is incorporated and the mixture holds together. If it’s too dry, add a splash more water; if too wet, add a little more oats.