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Falafel Salad

18/5/2015

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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



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