Veggie Falafel
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Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped carrots (cauliflower, or broccoli)
- 1 can chickpeas (16 oz., drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (raw)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1-2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (parsley or oregano)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Pour the veggies into a blender or food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the chickpeas, flour, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Pulse until the mixture is combined and mostly smooth.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a non-stick skillet and heat until shimmering. Fry the falafel for 3-5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain onto paper towels.
- Serve on naan or flatbread with lettuce, tomato and onion, if desired.
Notes
GREAT ADDITIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS
Serve as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, especially tzatziki or hummus
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3621IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Veggie Falafel
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
97
mg
4
%
Potassium
134
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
3621
IU
72
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
80
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.