Carrot Noodles with Spicy Balls

This meal was a real treat. I loved the spicy flavour and how easy it was to put together.

These carrot noodles made me feel like I was having a bowl of spaghetti. You can pair them with another sauce, and it creates a whole new meal.

And guess what? These balls are made from juice pulp!

You can use whatever pulp you’ve got (since most of it is pretty flavourless), but carrot + apple pulp gives a naturally sweet, slightly earthy flavour and a vibrant colour that makes your dish look as good as it tastes.

If you want darker-looking balls, similar to “meatballs,” use beetroot juice pulp.

Avoid using grapefruit pulp because it is extremely bitter and can overpower the delicate flavours of your seasonings.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Noodles & Pulp Balls

• 3–4 medium carrots, spiralized

• 1–1.5 cups leftover carrot + apple juice pulp

• 1 cup flaxseeds

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

Raw Sauce

• 1 small sweet potato, juiced

• 1 ripe tomato

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2-3 garlic cloves
  

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp basil or small handful fresh

• 1 tsp coriander powder
  
  

Garnish

• Fresh fig leaves or basil, chopped

Directions

1. Make the Pulp Balls

   • In a bowl, mix carrot + apple pulp with flaxseeds, cumin, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder.

   • Form small balls by hand. Add more flaxseed if the balls don't form even balls. Press gently with a spoon to compact if needed.

2. Dehydrate the Pulp Balls

   • Place balls on dehydrator trays at 42°C (115°F).

   • Dehydrate for 6–7 hours, flipping halfway (after 3–3.5 hours) to ensure even drying.

   • Goal: soft and chewy inside, firm enough to hold shape in the sauce.

3. Prepare the Noodles

   • Spiralize the carrots into noodles and set aside.

4. Prepare the Sauce

   • Blend juiced sweet potato, tomato, onion, garlic and seasonings until smooth.

   • Optional: Dehydrate sauce at 42°C (115°F) for 2–3 hours to slightly thicken and intensify flavours.

5. Assemble the Dish

   • Place carrot noodles on a plate.

   • Add the pulp balls into the sauce and mix well. 

   • Pour the sauce over the noodles.

6. Garnish

   • Sprinkle chopped fig leaves or basil over the dish.