Spinach & feta falafel bites

These simple canapés can be made ahead of time and served up at your Christmas party

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Difficulty and servings

Makes 30

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 30 mins

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian

Pour a kettle of boiling water over baby spinach in a colander. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out any water - do this really well or your falafels will be too soft. Pulse in a food processor with drained chickpeas, feta, cumin and plain flour until just combined. Roll into tbsp-sized balls with wellfloured hands, then flatten into patties.
Fry in batches in vegetable oil for 2-3 mins each side, then leave to cool. Place on a baking tray, cover with cling film and freeze. To serve, defrost in the fridge overnight and cook at 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 for 5-10 mins. Serve with tzatziki.

Freezing

These canapés can be frozen for up to 3 months. If you're short on baking trays, then once the canapés are frozen solid, transfer them to freezer bags. Make sure they are well wrapped or sealed to preserve them properly. Label everything clearly to remind yourself what you've frozen.

PER SERVING

49 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 1g, salt 0.16 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2010.

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casamoreta

03 November 2010

casamoreta rated and commented on this recipe

Made 1 batch yesterday, as per recipe, but felt they lacked flavour. Made a half batch today, but added chilli, garlic & onion podwers and felt the flavour was much better. Very easy to make.

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ivana2005

28 November 2010

ivana2005 rated and commented on this recipe

casamoreta, I totally agree with you. I addred garlic and chilli. Otherwise, this is an easy and practical make-ahead solution for parties.

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Belkey

19 February 2011

Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

These were great, so easy to make and good texture and flavour aswell - a definite keeper!

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Beth

03 April 2011

Beth rated and commented on this recipe

These were ok - nothing amazing though. Wasn't ok with them by themselves, but in a wrap with some salad and tabasco as well the tzatziki it was much nicer.

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lydia

05 August 2011

lydia rated and commented on this recipe

lacked flavour, feta overpowered by spinach.

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AntoniaS

11 January 2012

AntoniaS rated and commented on this recipe

I added garlic, chopped red chillis and a large spring/salad onion. With the extra ingredients these were very good! I agree these would be too bland without

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Clarea

07 March 2012

Clarea rated and commented on this recipe

Added garlic and extra cumin. Absolutely delish!

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sabine

07 April 2012

sabine rated and commented on this recipe

I've served them at a family gathering. Sounds strange for us, french peaple, but everything went down ! Delicious and very easy. Freezes beautifully. everyone loved it, from the grand parents to the kids.

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Fran_AD

10 May 2012

Fran_AD rated and commented on this recipe

Made them for a pre-Christmas meal with friends last year and I have to say they lacked flavour. Also they tasted very "doughy", they were ok with the dip, but I haven't made them since. I think if I made them again I would add a lot more herbs and spices to liven them up a bit. There is another recipe for Spicy falafels on this site which are WONDERFUL and are made on a very regular basis in my house ;0)

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