These paleo vegan meatballs are absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and totally plant-based making them very affordable to make. I pretty much guarantee you will not be disappointed with the deliciousness of this recipe. It's one the whole family will love!
Total Time
30min
5.0
1 Rating
Author: Joyous Health
Servings:
16
Ingredients
•
3/4
cup
Walnuts
•
1
Large
Carrot
, chopped
•
1/2
cup
Chopped
Fresh Parsley
, loosely packed
•
4
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Basil
, loosely packed
•
2
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Thyme
, loosely packed
•
5
Medjool Dates
, pitted
or 1/2 cup Deglet Noor Dates
•
5
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
•
1/4
Small
Cauliflower
, chopped
•
1
clove
Garlic
•
3
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1/2
Lemon
, juiced
•
1/2
tsp
Sea Salt
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2.
Add the Walnuts (3/4 cup), Carrot (1), Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup), Fresh Basil (4 Tbsp), Fresh Thyme (2 Tbsp), Medjool Dates (5), Sun-Dried Tomatoes (5), Cauliflower (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), juice of a Lemon (1/2), and Sea Salt (1/2 tsp) to a food processor or blender and give it a blitz until finely ground.
3.
Form into 2-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If they are difficult to form and hold their shape, add another Medjool date or two to the mixture and blitz again, that will provide the sticking action needed.
4.
Bake for 20 minutes. The texture should be very tender so you can easily eat them with a fork.
5.
Enjoy right away with some zucchini pasta or regular pasta.
Author's Notes
Makes 18-20 meatballs.
These no-meatballs can be eaten raw if you like, but they are nice warmed up in my opinion.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze no-meatballs for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
91
FAT
6.5 g
PROTEIN
1.5 g
CARBS
8.6 g
You're one smart cookie! 🍪
In order to enhance your experience, SideChef uses cookies. By clicking “ACCEPT” you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time by visiting our
Cookie Policy
on our website.
Accept
Reject
Thank You! 😀
To revoke your consent, please clear your browser cookies and refresh the page.
Use the code SIDECHEF for $10 off your first $50 shoppable recipe order.
* Offer valid for first order only for Walmart Pickup & Delivery service, at participating stores in the United States. Minimum order of $50. Offer not transferable, and void where prohibited by law. Does not apply to alcohol purchases. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. Offer subject to change or expire without notice.