Falafels

Crispy and delicious falafel, in a wrap or in a bowl you won’t be disappointed

These falafels can be made into a wrap with some fresh tzatziki or in a bowl with quinoa and avocado. However you choose to make it into a meal, you won’t be disappointed.  Enjoy!

Makes 6 serving

What You Need 

Falafel Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrots   
• 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained   
• ½ cup whole wheat flour   
• ¼ cup raw sesame seeds   
• ½ tsp garlic powder   
• 1 tsp ground cumin   
• ½ cup fresh herbs such as dill, mint, cilantro or parsley  
• Salt and pepper to taste   
• Water to combine into dough    
• Oil for pan frying   

How to Make the Falafel Recipe

1. In a food processor or blender add the chopped carrots and pulse until finely chopped.   
2. Add the chickpeas, flour, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, herbs, salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is combined and a dough forms. If it is not sticking together into a dough add 1 tsp of water at a time until dough forms.   
3. Using a spoon and your hands, form into tbsp size balls.   
4. In a fry pan, heat oil to medium heat.   
5. Working in batches, add the falafel balls to the pan and fry until each side is golden brown. Do not burn. Using a slotted spoon, remove falafels from the pan and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel. Continue until all falafel balls are fried. Use in the recipe of desire and enjoy!  

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Nutrients per serving

206 Calories  
26 g Carbohydrates  
6 g Protein  
8.7 g Fat  
5 g Fibre    

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