Superfoods: chickpeas, kale, oats, olive oil
6 servings – Preparation: 15 minutes – Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups (1 liter) torn kale leaves, stems removed
- 2 tbsp hummus or tahini (sesame butter)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 4 tbsp rolled oats, ground
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Method
In a blender, blend all ingredients except oats and oil.
Pour mixture into a bowl and add oats, a spoonful at a time, until mixture thickens. Using your hands, shape mixture into 18 balls.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook falafel, turning often, about 10 minutes.
Serve warm with store-bought tzatziki.