Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Spinach Falafel


Do you like Spinach, Chickpeas and bright flavors?
If yes, then this recipe is for you.
These may appear heavy, but they're light as a cloud.

INGREDIENTS
  • 8oz bag of spinach or green leaf of your choice
  • optional - throw in some fresh curly parsley
  • 1 - 15.5 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 & 1/2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • salt and black pepper
  • 4-5 Tbsp chickpea flour
  • olive oil


DIRECTIONS
  • Add all the ingredients (except the flour & olive oil) to a food processor
  • Process until blended, its ok to leave it chunky
  • Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper & lemon as needed
  • Transfer to a bowl and gradually add flour
  • Use a big spoon to place dollops of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper, smooth the dollops out to level
  • Place the sheet in the freezer just long enough until they have body
  • Heat several glugs of EVOO over medium-high heat
  • Cook 3-4 at a time, flipping after 4 minutes.
  • Serve with Tzatziki sauce & Lemon wedges








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