Spinach and chia falafels
Background
These days I cook falafels quite often, particularly on my vegan days. I prefer using the tradition method, i.e. making them from pre-soaked rather than precooked chickpeas as I find the texture of these falafels much better. This means that I must remember to soak some chickpeas in water the night before β but I always soak more than I needΒ and I use the remaining for hummus or vegan curries, soups or stews. This spinach and chia falafels are even more healthy than the traditional ones (see authentic traditional falafel recipe) -Β and served with hummus and a crispy salad they are super nutritious!Β Alternatively, tuck them into pitta with tzatziki and/or coleslaw.
Ingredients
- 200g dried chickpeas
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 handful of spinach
- 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp ground chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Big pinch of cayenne or paprika
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- Β½ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Rapeseed oil
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas in a bowl of water overnight. The next day, drain them and measure out 2.5 cupful. (Keep the rest for hummus or other meals).
- Put the spinach, onion, garlic and a handful of chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until it becomes a rough paste, then gradually add the rest of the chickpeas. Add the herbs, spices, slat and chai seeds and whizz until you get a textured mixture resembling couscous.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and rest in the fridge for an hour or so.
- When youβre ready to make the falafels, take the bowl out of the fridge and mix in the baking powder. Form a ping pong sized ball and test it - if itβs not sticking together, add some chickpea flour to the mixture (about 2 tbsps). Shape about 18-20 balls of the mixture, then flatten them slightly between your palms into patties (if you prefer this shape).
- Pour some oil in a small, deep pan - it should be about 2-3 cm deep. When hot, add 5-6 falafels and fry them over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the falafels to a plate, lined with paper kitchen towels.
- Serve them lukewarm with condiments of your choice.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Fast Food - Kids Food - Lunch - Main - Snacks
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Kid's Party - New Year - Parties - Picnic - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Other Pulses
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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