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Spinach Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Oleana

Time45m

Serves4

Tahini Sauce, Beet Tzatziki, Pickles

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Ingredients

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Falafel Ingredients

2 cups Fresh spinach

1 cup Chickpeas (canned or cooked)

1 cup Fresh parsley

2 cloves Garlic cloves

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Ground coriander

1 tsp Baking powder

2 tbs 00 bread flour

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

as needed Olive oil (for frying)

Tahini Sauce Ingredients

1 cup Tahini

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 clove Garlic (minced)

3 tbs Water

to taste Celtic sea salt

Beet Tzatziki Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 medium Beet (cooked and grated)

1 medium Cucumber (grated)

1 clove Garlic (minced)

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Pickles

1 cup Pickles (sliced)

Method

Falafel Preparation

1

Blend Ingredients

In a food processor, combine spinach, chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Blend until you achieve a coarse mixture.

2

Form Falafel Balls

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.

3

Fry Falafel

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry falafel balls until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Tahini Sauce Preparation

4

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and salt until smooth. Adjust thickness with more water, if necessary.

Beet Tzatziki Preparation

5

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated beet, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well combined.