Vegan Fried Falafel
With hot falafel, flavorful dressing, and a variety of chopped vegetables, this vegan fried falafel is really delightful.
Equipment
Ingredients
For Greek Salad-Fried Falafel:
- 14-15 oz chickpeas garbanzo beans, undrained (16 oz), no salt added
- 3 oz zucchini shredded
- 2-3 oz onion finely chopped
- 3 oz parsley fresh, packed
- 3-4 tbsp chickpea flour
- 1-2 tbsp cumin ground
- ¾ tsp coriander ground
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6-7 cups romaine chopped
- 2-3 cups bulgur chilled and cooked
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small cucumber cut into ½-inch slices
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2-3 tbsp Kalamata olives slivered
- ¼ cup cashews raw, soaked 15-20 minutes in hot water
- 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4-5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic
- 8 tbsp almond milk unsweetened, unflavored plant milk, such as soy, cashew, or rice
Instructions
For Greek Salad-Fried Falafel:
- Stir the aquafaba, chickpeas, and the remaining six ingredients (through coriander). Pulse till smooth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then, preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- For The Falafel: From the chickpea mixture into 10 balls (3 tbsp each) then flatten them using your palm. Air-fry for 15 minutes till golden and firm.
- For The Salad: On a serving dish, assemble the next six ingredients (through the olives).
- For The Dressing: In a food processor, stir mustard, vinegar, cashews, and garlic. Close and pulse till creamy. Slowly add the milk till the mixture is creamy.
- Enjoy the falafel on salad and pour with your favorite dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 2179kcalCarbohydrates: 394gProtein: 95gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 839mgPotassium: 5083mgFiber: 102gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 33043IUVitamin C: 200mgCalcium: 856mgIron: 36mg
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