Oven cooked Green falafels are the BOMB! This Fun to make Mediterranean meal is healthy and fresh. can keep in fridge and have for future lunches.
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Ingredients
400g dried chickpeas
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion, chopped
1tsp cumin
Bunch parsley, chopped
1tsp salt
1tsp baking soda
5tbsp lime/lemon juice
4tbsp oil
1-2 chillies (to taste)
20g kale
handful walnuts
Method
STEP 1
First put chickpeas in a pan and soak in water overnight or until they've tripled in size. If needed Add more water to keep submerged.
STEP 2
Once chickpeas have soaked drain them thoroughly. Preheat oven to 200'c/400 F/gas 6.
STEP 3
Then put everything in a blender or food processor and blitz, adding seasons to taste. Blitz till a lumpy consistency (so it holds if you squeeze)
STEP 4
Next, line a tray with baking paper and brush lightly with oil.
STEP 5
Take the falafel mix and roll into 1-2inch ball in hands and flatten a little on tray. Once you've rolled all falafel on the tray brush a little oil on top of them.
STEP 6
Put in the oven for 15-20mins on each side until golden. Serve with couscous, pitta bread or salad and dips!