Mexican Vegan Falafel Bites (Gluten Free

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 cups Cauliflower/broccoli combo, whole
  • 1 1/2 cup Chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, packed
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Shallot

• Condiments

  • 1 Salsa/dips/hummus to serve with

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Coconut flour or gluten free flour
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Sea salt/black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground

Found on cottercrunch.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup chickpeas (canned works, drained)
• 1 shallot or 1/4 cup onion
• 2 cups whole Cauliflower/Broccoli combo (feel free to just use one or the other)
• 1 jalapeno (de- seed if you dont want spicy)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/4 cup packed cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp coconut flour or gluten free flour of choice
• sea salt/black pepper to taste
• 2-4 tbsp oil (avocado works great for frying)
• Additional salsa/dips/hummus to serve with (optional)

Directions

• First drain your chickpeas and rinse. Set aside.
• Next grind your broccoli/cauliflower so that it is riced. See picture above. Makes about 1 cup riced after placed in food processor.
• Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse about 5x everything is mixed but not pureed. Do not over pulse. You want it thick and chunky.
• Next empty mix into a bowl and form into golf size balls (bites).
• Place these vegan falafel balls/bites on a cookie sheet then in fridge for 1 hr or freezer for 10 minutes to set.
• Once set, remove from fridge.
• Heat a large skillet or frying pan with a few tbsps of oil.
• Place half the vegan falafel bites in the pan and fry on medium high, turning gently, for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown.
• Add more oil and repeat for the second batch.
• Place all on paper towel and blot off extra oil if desired.
• Season with more salt/pepper if desired.
• Serve right away or freeze for later.
• Great with a salsa, hummus, red pepper dip, etc. Pair with a Mexican corn salad or side of choice.