Like most foodies I am a sucker for huge flavor and this falafel recipe gives me just that! These falafels are super easy to make and full of so much flavor, you’ll forget it’s vegan. Definitely in the top 10 of favorite tlkichen recipes. Try it for yourself and share your experience! I would love to know what you think.
What you need:
- 1 bag of dry chickpeas (soaked in cold water and refrigerated over night) or as an alternative, 2-3 cans of chickpeas (no soaking required).
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley , chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbs of cumin
- 1 tbs of ground cloves
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 tbs of flour
- Panko bread crumbs
- Pitas
- Roma tomato
- Spinach
Dill Sauce:
- 1 container of original hummus
- 1/2 cup of fresh dill
- Fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
Method:
- If using dry chickpeas, boil in a pot of water for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours and drain. If using canned peas, skip this step, rinse and drain peas and move to step two.
- In a food processor combined chickpeas, garlic, cumin, ground clove and black pepper. Process until completely mixed. (add a little water to help with mixing . Mixture should still have texture, do not make it smooth).
- Now add flour and parsley into mix and process until flour is mixed in.
- Create medium sized balls and roll each ball into panko bread crumbs until the outside is coated
- Add oil of choice into a pan, just enough to coat the bottom and cook falafel balls until golden brown.
- For the dill sauce: Process hummus, fresh bill and lemon juice together until smooth (yes, that’s it..super easy and this sauce is amazing).
- Warm your pita, dress it with chopped tomatoes, spinach (onions if you like) and a few falafels. Add a little sauce
- ENJOY!
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