Protein Packed Falafels

Name: Protein Packed Falafels
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ~ 2 cans of chickpeas, drained ⁣⁣; 1 tbs olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, roughly chopped; ~ 1 cup parsley ⁣, roughly chopped; ~ 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped; ⁣⁣~ ½ lemon; 1 tsp cumin; ~ 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper⁣⁣; 3 cloves garlic; ~ 2 tbsp flour⁣⁣; ~ 1/2 tsp baking soda *only add once chilled ⁣⁣; ~ 2 tbs avocado oil for baking⁣⁣

5 steps

The perfect protein packed lunch to keep you fueled ALL afternoon 🙌🏻⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These falafel have been on rotation in my house lately because they are so easy and are packed with flavor and protein!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I always have clients ask for high protein lunches that are healthy, NOT boring and can keep them feeling balanced and energized as they continue their day! (Fun fact, a balanced and nutrient dense lunch can actually boost your energy so you don’t need that 2nd or 3rd cup of coffee!)⁣⁣ Note: the traditional way is to used soaked chickpeas- I find this too time consuming so use canned.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:13:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories372.6 kcal (19%)

Total Fat9.4 g (13%)

Carbs56.7 g (22%)

Sugars9.6 g (11%)

Protein18 g (36%)

Sodium298 mg (15%)

Fiber11 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

10 servings

2 canschickpeas

drained

1 Tbsolive oil

½ cuponion

1 cupparsley

1 cupcilantro

1 tspcumin

1 tspsalt

1 tspblack pepper

3cloves garlic

2 Tbspflour

½ tspbaking soda

only add once chilled

2 Tbsavocado oil

for baking⁣

Instructions

Step 1

Place all of your ingredients for the falafel, except for the baking powder & avocado oil into your high powered blender or food processor and blend!⁣⁣

Step 2

Transfer to a bowl and place in fridge for 30 min to chill (this makes it easier to form into balls and have it stick)⁣⁣

Step 3

Once chilled remove from fridge, add baking soda and mix⁣⁣

Step 4

Form into balls using your hands and place on an oiled baking sheet, flatten with a spoon and bake for 15 min at 425. After 15 min flip and bake for 15 more min⁣⁣

Step 5

Serve on your favorite flatbread with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage if you have it, tzatziki and Trader Joe’s vegan dill dressing! ⁣⁣