Vegan Falafel

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
1

Mix the flax with the filtered water in a small bowl and place aside for 10 minutes

2

Meanwhile, combine the hemp seed, coriander, basil, garlic, cumin, chilli and seasonings in a food processor.

3

Mix until the ingredients just come together. Add the flax seed mixture and process until finely blended.

4

Heat up the coconut oil in a frying pan.

5

Shape 1 Tbsp. of the mixture at a time into a ball and fry for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown.

6

When removing from the pan, place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

7

Making the sauce. Combine all ingredients into a food blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

8

Serve the Falafel with fresh lettuce and the tahini sauce.

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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

1

Mix the flax with the filtered water in a small bowl and place aside for 10 minutes

2

Meanwhile, combine the hemp seed, coriander, basil, garlic, cumin, chilli and seasonings in a food processor.

3

Mix until the ingredients just come together. Add the flax seed mixture and process until finely blended.

4

Heat up the coconut oil in a frying pan.

5

Shape 1 Tbsp. of the mixture at a time into a ball and fry for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown.

6

When removing from the pan, place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

7

Making the sauce. Combine all ingredients into a food blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

8

Serve the Falafel with fresh lettuce and the tahini sauce.

Vegan Falafel

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