Made with quinoa, chickpeas, and a savory buffalo sauce, these vegan quinoa balls are perfect for serving at parties, game nights, or any time you’re craving a tasty snack. They’re crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and totally addictive!
Number of Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegan ranch dressing, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly broken down.
- Add the cooked quinoa, buffalo sauce, flaxseed mixture, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the quinoa balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the quinoa balls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the buffalo vegan quinoa balls with vegan ranch dressing for dipping and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 152
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin B12: 0%
- Vitamin D: 0%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 1%
- Folate: 15%
Buffalo Vegan Quinoa Balls
Made with quinoa, chickpeas, and a savory buffalo sauce, these vegan quinoa balls are perfect for serving at parties, game nights, or any time you're craving a tasty snack. They're crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and totally addictive!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegan ranch dressing for serving
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly broken down.
- Add the cooked quinoa, buffalo sauce, flaxseed mixture, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the quinoa balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the quinoa balls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the buffalo vegan quinoa balls with vegan ranch dressing for dipping and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 152
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Vitamin B12: 0%
- Vitamin D: 0%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 1%
- Folate: 15%
