Hemp Seed Falafel
THE SUPERSTAR; HEMP SEED
I want to talk a little about hemp seeds - they are probably my number 1 plant based super food.
They are literally packed full of so much goodness - protein, healthy fats, omegas and sooo versatile.
You can add them to smoothies, breakfast bowls, Avo toast, you can make creamy sauces or dips with them, or like here add them to falafels!!!
There are soo many falafel recipes out there, I’ve tried many! These little hemp babies are so delicious and maybe some of the best I’ve tried! Packed full of so much flavour, super nutritious and baked to perfection.
The whipped tahini is the perfect match and adds so much goodness!
Serve with some salad or pita breads.
Watch the video here.
INGREDIENTS
Falafels;
1 can chickpeas, drained + rinsed
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1 cloves garlic, minced
1 spring onion, diced
1/2 cup parsley, stalks removed
1/2 cup coriander, stalks removed
Pinch salt & pepper
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp chickpea flour
juice 1 lemon
Whipped tahini;
1/4 cup tahini
Juice 1 lemon
1 tsp maple
1/2 tsp sea salt
3-4 tbsp water
DIRECTIONS
Pre heat oven to 200C.
Add all your ingredients to a food processor and pulse until all the ingredients have mixed well together. Roll into balls with your hands, then cover the balls in some extra hemp seeds and place evenly spread apart on a lined baking tray. Drizzle over some olive oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, take out and turn the falafel over and bake for a further 15 minutes.
Allow too cool for 10 minutes.
Serve with some whipped tahini, pickled onions, greens, pomegranate seeds and pita breads.
For the whipped tahini - add all ingredients into a bowl or blender and whisk until smooth.