WW-Friendly Vegan Veggie Balls
🥣 Ingredients (Makes about 12 balls):
1 cup cooked black-eyed peas (or any beans/lentils) — 0 Points
½ cup finely chopped red onion — 0 Points
½ cup chopped mushrooms — 0 Points
½ cup chopped green onions (spring onions) — 0 Points
½ cup mixed chopped bell peppers — 0 Points
1 tsp garlic powder — 0 Points
1 tsp smoked paprika — 0 Points
1 tsp cumin — 0 Points
½ tsp black pepper — 0 Points
Salt to taste — 0 Points
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari — 0 Points
½ cup oats (blended into flour) — ~3 Points
2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg) — ~1 Point
¼ cup homemade or store-bought breadcrumbs (use whole wheat or light) — ~2 Points
👩🍳 Instructions:
Prepare flax egg: Mix ground flaxseed with water; let sit 10 minutes until gelled.
Mash the black-eyed peas in a bowl until mostly smooth but still a little chunky.
Mix all ingredients: Add chopped veggies, spices, soy sauce, oat flour, flax egg, and breadcrumbs. Stir well to combine.
Form into balls: Use hands to shape mixture into 12 small balls.
Cook:
Pan-fry (recommended for best texture): Use non-stick spray or 1 tsp oil (1 Point total if using oil), cook on medium heat 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway (no extra points).
🔢 Weight Watchers Points Estimate:
Total recipe: ~7 Points (including flaxseed and oats)
Per ball (12 total): ~0.5–0.6 Points each
Add 1 tsp oil for pan-frying? Add ~1 Point total, so ~0.6 Points each.
🍴 Serving Ideas (0 Points for these):
Over leafy greens or with low-calorie dipping sauce
In a whole wheat wrap or pita (track points for wrap)
Alongside roasted veggies or cauliflower rice
📝 Share Message:
🌱 These vegan veggie balls are a Weight Watchers dream — super low in points, packed with veggies and fiber, and easy to make from scratch!
