This Falafel is a quick and filling Vegan snack. Perfect on its own with the Tahini sauce or with some low fat humous.
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 minsDifficultyBeginnerYields1 Serving 64 g Hemp Seeds
1 tbsp Chopped Coriander
1 tbsp Chopped Basil
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
0.50 tbsp Ground Cumin Seeds
0.50 tbsp Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Flax Meal
2 tbsp Filtered Water
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste
5 Lettuce Leaves
Sauce
125 ml Tahini
60 ml Fresh Lime Juice
125 ml Filtered Water
2 tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 pinch Ground Cumin Seeds
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1Mix the flax with the filtered water in a small bowl and place aside for 10 minutes
2Meanwhile, combine the hemp seed, coriander, basil, garlic, cumin, chilli and seasonings in a food processor.
3Mix until the ingredients just come together. Add the flax seed mixture and process until finely blended.
4Heat up the coconut oil in a frying pan.
5Shape 1 Tbsp. of the mixture at a time into a ball and fry for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown.
6When removing from the pan, place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
7Making the sauce. Combine all ingredients into a food blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
8Serve the Falafel with fresh lettuce and the tahini sauce.
This recipe is taken from Karen McAdams and Marian Lee book, Vegan Keto.
Ingredients
64 g Hemp Seeds
1 tbsp Chopped Coriander
1 tbsp Chopped Basil
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
0.50 tbsp Ground Cumin Seeds
0.50 tbsp Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Flax Meal
2 tbsp Filtered Water
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste
5 Lettuce Leaves
Sauce
125 ml Tahini
60 ml Fresh Lime Juice
125 ml Filtered Water
2 tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 pinch Ground Cumin Seeds
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions
1Mix the flax with the filtered water in a small bowl and place aside for 10 minutes
2Meanwhile, combine the hemp seed, coriander, basil, garlic, cumin, chilli and seasonings in a food processor.
3Mix until the ingredients just come together. Add the flax seed mixture and process until finely blended.
4Heat up the coconut oil in a frying pan.
5Shape 1 Tbsp. of the mixture at a time into a ball and fry for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown.
6When removing from the pan, place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
7Making the sauce. Combine all ingredients into a food blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
8Serve the Falafel with fresh lettuce and the tahini sauce.
