Falafels

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Try making these delicious and healthy falafels as a side dish for your next dinner option! Falafels are a popular Middle Eastern cuisine that are commonly made from ground chickpeas. Chickpeas are a type of legume that are packed with fiber and protein. They are known to benefit digestion by supporting bowel movements and increasing healthy bacteria in the gut. Parsley is a low-calorie herb packed with Vitamins A, K, and C. Coriander is rich in antioxidants and benefits heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol, while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol! Cardamom helps to fight inflammation and improve oral health. Serve these falafels with your favorite hummus or tahini sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups chickpeas (uncooked)

  • ½ cup white onion, diced

  • ½ cup parsley, chopped

  • 5 small cloves of garlic

  • 2 tbsp gluten-free oat flour

  • 1 ½ tsp sea salt

  • 3 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • Pinch of ground cardamom

  • Coconut Oil

Instructions:

1) Pour the chickpeas into a colander and rinse under cold water. Transfer the chickpeas to a large pot and cover with two inches of water. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Remove the pot from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for about one hour. After the one hour is up, drain the pot, rinse the chickpeas, and pat them dry with a towel.

2) Add white onion, parsley, and garlic to a food processor, and pulse well. Toss in the chickpeas, oat flour, sea salt, cumin, coriander, and cardamom to the food processor. Pulse for about 5 minutes or until a paste is formed.

3) Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

4) After the one hour is up, remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Use a cookie scooper to scoop the mixture and use your hands to form the mixture into small discs. This recipe should yield around 24 falafels.

5) Add coconut oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place enough falafels on the skillet to fit, and heat for 5 minutes, flipping the falafels halfway. Let falafels cool before serving and enjoy!