Homestyle Falafel recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ cup fresh coriander
  • ½ cup fresh mint
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Tomatoes, basil, olive oil for serving
  • Pita, toasted
  • Hummus (learn how to make your own hummus)

Method

  1. Place chickpeas, peas, onion, parsley, coriander, mint, garlic, cumin, salt and ppepr, and baking powder in a food processor. Set on pulse and mix to form a coarse paste. The mixture should look grainy and brilliant green.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 6cm of oil. Test the temperature with a small piece of bread. It should bubble and brown instantly.
  3. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the falafel mixture into your hand, roll into a ball and place in the hot oil. Fry 3 at a time until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Serve with hummus, sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, and toasted pita drizzled with olive oil.
  5. Pair with Sauvignon Blanc.

Entree

Vegan

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