This last week I was away in Phuket so my husband had to fend for himself with food, he did quite well, but ended up eating kale and avocado every day. So I thought tonight I'd make something different to mix things up. I decided to go with falafels, but instead of using chickpeas which can cause bloating, I used sunflower seeds instead. Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin E, which has significant anti-inflammatory effects and assists in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The whole process took about 35 mins, super easy, very quick and delicious too!
Falafel Salad
2 large carrots
1/2 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 TBS lemon juice
2 TBS tahini
2 TBS flaxmeal
1 TBS olive oil
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Salad
1 large tomato
1 cucumber
1 bunch coriander
2 TBS balsamic vinegar
Dressing
3 TBS hummus
1 TBS tahini
1 TBS water
pinch cayenne pepper
1. Preheat oven to 180˚C
2. Combine all falafel ingredients together into a food processor and blend until mixed thoroughly
3. Roll a large spoonful into a ball and set onto a baking tray. It should roughly make around 12
4. Put into the oven for 20 mins on a low shelf
5. Dice the cucumber and tomato into small pieces, chop the coriander and combine together into a bowl with the balsamic vinegar
6. In a small bowl combine the dressin ingredients together, I sometimes add diced jalapenos into it for an extra kick
7. On a plate, lay down some lettuce or rocket leaves, add falafel with dressing and salad and viola! A tasty healthy dish all ready to go
2. Combine all falafel ingredients together into a food processor and blend until mixed thoroughly
3. Roll a large spoonful into a ball and set onto a baking tray. It should roughly make around 12
4. Put into the oven for 20 mins on a low shelf
5. Dice the cucumber and tomato into small pieces, chop the coriander and combine together into a bowl with the balsamic vinegar
6. In a small bowl combine the dressin ingredients together, I sometimes add diced jalapenos into it for an extra kick
7. On a plate, lay down some lettuce or rocket leaves, add falafel with dressing and salad and viola! A tasty healthy dish all ready to go
