Seitan Falafels

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is believed to have originated in Egypt and has been enjoyed for centuries as a nutritious and flavorful vegetarian option.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Seitan Falafels

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Seitan
• 200 gram Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 4 piece Pita bread
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Cucumber

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine seitan, chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the falafels until golden brown on all sides.
4. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the falafels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and tahini to make the sauce.
6. Serve the falafels in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and drizzle with the tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.