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double-decker falafel sliders


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  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh herb mixture of cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, and mint leaves (1 ounce)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can organic no-salt-added chickpeas, well-drained
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sunflower or avocado oil
  • FOR SLIDERS: 8 whole grain dinner rolls; grilled veggies of choice (try red bell pepper and zucchini); condiment of choice (try mashed mixture of plant-based pesto avocado, a little lemon)


Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients except oil to a food processor. Cover and blend on low speed until combined into a textured dough, but not fully pureed, about 1 minute total, scraping down the food processor bowl as needed.
  2. Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper. Firmly roll the falafel mixture by hand into 16 balls, about 1 ounce (2 scant tablespoons) each. Place onto the sheet pan and press with your fingers to form thick or thin patties (max of 2-inches diameter).
  3. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the falafel in batches, 8 patties each, until crisp and brown, about 2½ to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the patties to an unbleached paper towel-lined sheet pan to absorb excess oil.
  4. Serve falafel while warm, double-decker style, in the rolls along with the veggies and condiment of choice. Hint: Use a knife and fork … unless you have a really big mouth!

Notes

Per serving (2 sliders): 400 calories, 23g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium (varies), 8g dietary fiber, 6g total sugars includes 0g added sugars, 12g protein

If you serve the falafel patties in another recipe —
Per serving (4 falafel patties): 170 calories, 15g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 2g dietary fiber, 1g total sugars includes 0g added sugars, 3g protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 double-decker sliders