Made from garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas) this is a tasty, protein-filled patty with zero cholesterol. It is the demo dish at VegFest Oahu 2018 by Chef Mama T Gonzales, Executive Chef at Umeke Market. See her bio here.
Vegan Falafel
- 4 (15 ounce cans) chickpeas
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch curly kale
- 1 small red onion
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3 Tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 heaping Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend chickpeas and place in large bowl.
- Blend kale until completely puréed, and place into bowl.
- Blend onion until puréed, and place in bowl.
- Place remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Oil a baking sheet, and make golfball sized falafels and repeat until all batter used up.
- Place in oven for 20 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven , let cool and enjoy.
Vegan Tzatziki sauce
- 1 block firm organic tofu
- 1 cucumber, peeled.
- 3 Tablespoons onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Handful of fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined.
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