Homemade Vegetable Falafel & Naan Recipe

by East West Markets February 16, 2022

Homemade vegetable falafels are an easy way to our heart. Try these nutrient-packed chickpea balls paired with homemade yogurt sauce, fresh naan bread, rice, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices. Talk about yummy.

Ingredients:

Falafel

1 cup carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, chopped

1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup sesame seeds

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 cup fresh oregano

Salt & pepper, to taste

Olive oil, for frying

Sauce

2/3 cup plain coconut yogurt

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp minced garlic

Salt, to taste

Wraps

6 pieces of fresh naan bread

Cooked rice

Shredded lettuce

Sliced cucumber

Instructions:

Add the veggies to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the chickpeas, flour, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth. Roll the dough into small, rounded balls. Add olive oil to the bottom of a pan. Heat on medium. Fry the falafel balls for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Place on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Set aside. Combine the ingredients for the sauce. Taste and season with sea salt as needed. Assemble the wraps by adding cooked rice, lettuce, cucumber, and falafels to the naan bread. Drizzle with the sauce and enjoy.

Sourced from: Half Baked Harvest