Vegan Falafel Salad

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is often served in a pita bread with various toppings and sauces.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Vegan Falafel Salad

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegan Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 15 ounce Canned chickpeas
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 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
• 4 cup Lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Red onion

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Shape the mixture into small patties using your hands.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties until golden brown on both sides.
4. In a serving bowl, arrange lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
5. Place the falafel patties on top of the salad.
6. Serve with your favorite dressing or 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.