Falafel- Easy, baked, vegan, gluten free, flavorful!

Falafel is a Mediterranean dish that is vegan and gluten free. This dish from Cookie and Kate blog was super easy to make and friendly on the budget. 

You can toss them on top of a Greek Salad for a vegan source of protein. 

They were great in the refrigerator a couple days later as a quick snack or an easy breakfast. I reheated them for about 30 seconds per falafel ball in the microwave then dipped them in plain unflavored Greek yogurt. 


Ingredients: 

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup dried (uncooked/raw) chickpeas, rinsed, picked over and soaked over night. 

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup fresh parsley

4 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions: 

1. Preheat over to 375. Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into a large, rimmed baking sheet and turn until pan is evenly coated. 

2. In a food processor, combine the soaked and rained chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon, and remaining olive oil, Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (I had to do this in 2 batches because my processor couldn't fit it all at one time). 

3. Using your hands, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Shape the Falafel into small patties, about 2 inches wide and 1.2 inch think. Place on your oiled pan. 

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, carefully flipping the falafels halfway through baking, until the falafels are deeply golden on both sides.

This recipe if from: https://cookieandkate.com/crispy-falafel-recipe/

Her blog is great and had many healthy vegetarian ideas available.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Back to Basics for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Image
With the new year well on it’s way, many of us are starting to think about 2017 resolutions like re-start weight loss, getting back to the gym, or cutting out junk food. Before deciding on a resolution, let’s review the basics. What does a weight loss surgery patient need to consider for success?  I’ve spoken to some bariatric patients who believe they no longer need to follow the “Bariatric Basics” because they are years out from surgery. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. In fact, it can be a  reason for weight gain and complications in the long term.  http://gretchenrubin.com/happiness_project/ 2015/12/hate-new-years-resolutions/ Below are six principles, or “bariatric basics” to followed for life after weight loss surgery. These principles were put together by Colleen M. Cook, a bariatric patient who has had her share of struggles and successes. Her book, includes the following principles as well as her tips and success stories of other patients. The boo...
Read more

12 Stages of Transformation after Weight Loss Surgery

Image
When grief occurs in our lives, we deal with the pain my moving through different stages such as shock, denial, depression, and acceptance. After weight loss surgery, patients go through a similar journey. There are twelve stages weight loss that tend to be typical for every patient. The stages were developed by Katie Jay, MSW, CTA-certified Wellness Coach Director, who also happened to be a weight loss surgery patient. These stages and other resources can be found at http://www.nawls.com/public/1646.cfm . Read below to find if any of these stages sound familiar to you. Being aware of the different stages can help you stay positive and on the path to the the ultimate goal and last stage, FREEDOM.  http://www.iemoji.com/view /emoji/1853/people/thinking-face 12 Stages of Transformation The Decision Point is when a patient has decided to have weight loss surgery. This is a big decision. It sometimes takes years to make this decision because the patient is confi...
Read more

The Facts about Fats

Image
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butter The Facts about Fats The different types of fats are classified into three categories: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. The type of fat that predominates in the food dictates how that food is classified. For example, saturated fat makes up the greatest percentage of fat in butter. Therefore, it is a saturated fat. Fat from Vegetable, Nut, and Seed Oils These oils have the highest make up of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats are important in reducing cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats, in particular, help to lower bad cholesterol while raising good cholesterol. http://www.timigustafson.com/2010/ why-your-heart-health-matters/ There are many different types of oil made from a variety of products. Each oil contains a make-up of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Canola oil and Olive oil are best for cooking. They have a mild flavor that will not overpower food. Peanut a...
Read more