Lovely Falafel

The perfect vegetarian meal that can be added to salads, put together in a wrap or make smaller versions for starters!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups Certified Organic Chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold filtered water and then drained
• 1 TBS Certified Organic Hulled Tahini
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• Juice of a lemon
• 1/2 tsp ground chilli
• 3 tsp cumin
• a handful of fresh coriander and parsley – roughly 1/2 cup – 1 cup
• 4 spring onions, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper for seasoning
• Certified Organic Coconut Oil for cooking

METHOD

1. In a food processor, add the chickpeas, garlic, lemons juice & dried spices – blend until well combined
2. Next add the fresh herbs, onion and then generously season with salt and pepper.
3. Process again
4. Spoon out small handfuls of the mixture (it helps to use wet hands!) and place on a tray. Pop in the fridge until you’re ready to cook!
5. Heat enough coconut oil in a deep pan, then add the falafel balls in batches – turn occasionally and cook until golden brown all over (roughly 3 mins)
6. Drain on a rack or absorbent paper and serve any way you like!

A delicious cucumber yoghurt can be a great addition to this recipe.
Simply peel and remove the seeds of a long cucumber – grate into a bowl then add some natural Greek yoghurt and grate over some fresh garlic.  Mix well.