Equipment
- Food Processor
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Gluten Free Vegan Falafel
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 green onions
- 1 cup parsley
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 14 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp ground flax seed, for binding
- 3 tbsp hemp seed, optional
- 3 tbsp rice flour, gluten free all purpose, or oat flour
Vegan Cucumber Tzatziki
- 1 cup unsweetend dairy free Greek yogurt
- ½ cup English cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Greens & Rice Bowls
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup crispy chickpeas
- 4 cup green lettuce, chopped
Method
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Add garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, and seasonings to a food processor and blend until well combined. Add in remaining falafel ingredients except flour and pulse until combined but NOT pureed. It is very important to NOT puree, or your mixture will be way too soggy and wet. You want some chunkiness. Add in flour 1 TBSP at a time and pulse until mixture is no longer wet.
- Use your hands to roll into 1.5-2 TBSP sized balls and flatten slightly. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet 2" apart. Spray lightly with oil (optional, for extra crisp) and bake for 25-30 minutes at 375.
- Add all ingredients for tzatziki to a bowl and mix well to combine. Alternatively, you can blend in the food processor for a smoother chunk-free tzatziki. Season to taste adding more or less lime if desired.
- Stir chopped cilantro into cooked rice and season to taste. Place a bed of lettuce and rice in serving bowls. Top with peas, crispy chickpeas, and baked falafel. Top with a drizzle with tzatziki.
Notes
These falafels are wonderful to make ahead of time. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. To reheat simply microwave, bake or warm on low in a saucepan.
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 492kcalCarbohydrates 66gProtein 20gFat 18gSaturated Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 11gMonounsaturated Fat 3gSodium 929mgPotassium 753mgFiber 14gSugar 5gVitamin A 4989IUVitamin C 48mgCalcium 148mgIron 6mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.
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