Turmeric Falafal Ball Recipe

If you like doing batch cooking that can be frozen for another day…you have to try these!

These turmeric falafal balls are such a perfect start to a plate full of plants.  They work perfectly as a side dish or as a main.  A great way to serve these falafal balls is with a generous bowl of dip.  You could try this delicious tahini sauce dip from recipe creator Erin (@veganginger).

This falafal recipe brings so much to the table. It boasts a nutrient rich base of organic chickpeas and contains a wide range of powerful healing herbs and spices.

Be creative with the ingredients to add extra flavour and nutrition.

Recipe

Ingredients:

1. Onion chopped⠀
2. 4 Garlic cloves, minced⠀
3. 2 Cups Forest Whole Food’s Organic Chickpeas, mashed
4. 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped finely⠀
5. 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped finely⠀
6. 1 Tablespoon lemon juice⠀
7. 1 Teaspoon Forest Whole Food’s Organic Turmeric Powder⠀
8. 1 Teaspoon Forest Whole Food’s Organic Coriander
9. 1 Teaspoon Forest Whole Foods’s Cumin⠀
10. A pinch of Forest Whole Food’s Organic Cayenne *optional⠀
11. 2 Tablespoons Forest Whole Food’s Organic Chickpea Flour⠀
12. 1 Teaspoon baking powder⠀
13. 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt⠀
14. 1/4 Teaspoon fresh Forest Whole food’s Organic Cracked Black Pepper

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. In a small saucepan water sauté the onion and add the garlic once the onion is translucent.
3. In a large mixing bowl add the mashed chickpeas (you can mash by hand or use a blender) and the remaining ingredients for the balls.
4. Once thoroughly incorporated add the sautéed garlic and onions and stir again. ⠀
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll the mixture into ping pong sized balls.
6. Should make approximately 15-18 balls. ⠀
7. Cook for 22 minutes and then flip the balls over and cook for another 22 minutes. ⠀