Crispy rice balls with vegetables and avocado dip. Healthy vegan recipe

Summary

This recipe offers a simple and healthy way to make savory vegetable rice balls. It combines cooked rice with zucchini, carrot, spring onions, and a binding mix of oat flakes, chickpea flour, and soy sauce. The mixture is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika, and baked for a crispy finish. A creamy avocado sauce with garlic, lemon juice, and optional plant-based yogurt complements the dish, adding richness and flavor. This recipe is a great option for a nutritious and plant-based meal, with tips on achieving perfect texture and flavor balance.

Takeaways

• 😀 200g rice (about 1 cup) is cooked until soft as a base for the dish.
• 🥒 A small zucchini and carrot are used for added texture and flavor.
• 🧅 Two spring onions are included to enhance the taste with their mild flavor.
• 🌾 2 tablespoons of oat flakes help in binding the ingredients together.
• 🌱 Chickpea flour (or another vegetable binding agent) is used as an additional binder, adding structure to the dish.
• 🥄 1 tablespoon of soy sauce adds savory umami flavor to the mixture.
• 🌶️ Season with salt, pepper, and paprika powder for a balanced taste.
• 🍞 If the mixture is too wet, panko flour can be added to help absorb the excess moisture.
• 🔥 Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake the balls for 20 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through for even crispiness.
• 🥑 For the dipping sauce, mash a ripe avocado with lemon juice, garlic, and optional plant-based yogurt for creaminess.
• 🍽️ The cutting boards are available in various sizes, and there's an option to support the creator by purchasing through a link provided in the video description.

Q & A

What is the main ingredient for the recipe in the transcript?

The main ingredient for the recipe is cooked rice, specifically 200g (about 1 cup).

How do you prepare the rice before using it in the recipe?

The rice should be cooked until soft before being used in the recipe.

What vegetables are included in the recipe?

The recipe includes a small zucchini, a small carrot, and two spring onions.

What are the binding agents used in the recipe?

The binding agents are 2 tablespoons of oat flakes and 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour or another vegetable binding agent.

What seasonings and flavorings are added to the mixture?

The seasonings include 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika powder.

What should you do if the mixture is too wet?

If the mixture is too wet, you can add some panko flour to help bind it.

How should the balls be baked?

The balls should be baked in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20 to 30 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure they become crispy all over.

What is used to make the avocado sauce in the recipe?

The avocado sauce is made by mashing 1 ripe avocado with a fork or pureeing it with a blender until smooth. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of plant-based yogurt if desired.

How do you flavor the avocado sauce?

The avocado sauce is flavored with the juice of half a lemon, 1 small clove of garlic, and seasoning with salt and pepper.

What is the optional product mentioned in the video?

The optional product mentioned is plant-based yogurt, which can be added to the avocado sauce for extra creaminess.