Bolinho de falafel assado: receita com grão-de-bico enlatado

Ingredientes

• 1/4 small Red Onion (– peeled & roughly chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (- smashed & peeled)
• 1 Jalapeno (- seeded & coarsely chopped)
• 1/2 Cup fresh Parsley leaves (- tightly packed)
• 1/4 Cup fresh Cilantro leaves (- tightly packed (SEE NOTES))
• 1 (15 oz.) can Chickpeas (– drained and rinsed)
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Ginger (- grated)
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 2-3 TBS Chickpea Flour (- (or All-Purpose or Gluten-Free flour))
• 1/2 whole Lime (zest + 1 tsp Juice)
• 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt ((or Flakey Sea Salt))
• 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds ((raw, un-toasted))
• Optional For Serving: Slaw (recipe below) and Miso Tahini Sauce (recipe below)

Modo de preparo

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   Start the Falafel Mixture: Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.To the bowl of a food processor, add the red onion, garlic, jalapeño, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until chopped and combined, about 12-15 pulses. Add the chickpeas and pulse again until finely chopped.

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   Add Flavor: Add in the cumin, cayenne, ginger, baking soda, 2 TBS of chickpea flour (SEE NOTES), lime zest, juice, salt and pepper. Cover the food processor and pulse until combined, but NOT smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. (Note: You want texture and for the mixture to be slightly chunky and thick). Stir in the sesame seeds. Then taste and adjust for seasoning.

3. 3

   Form the Falafel Balls: Using your hands, roll and form the mixture into falafel balls, about 2 tablespoons of mixture for each, for a total of 12 balls.

4. 4

   Chill Falafels: Place the formed falafel balls onto parchment-lined sheet pan. Transfer to the refrigerator and let the falafels chill for at least 30 minutes to firm. (Note: you can let these sit overnight, just cover lightly with plastic wrap.)

5. 5

   Baking Falafel Ball Instructions: To BAKE Falafel Balls: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the falafels on the baking sheet in an even, spread out layer and then spray the tops with the non-stick cooking spray. Transfer to the oven and bake falafels - flipping once halfway through bake time, for 25-28 minutes, or until golden brown all over.

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   Pan-Frying Falafel Ball Instructions: To PAN-FRY Falafels: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and then add the falafels in a single, even layer. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3-5 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan if the pan seems dry and then flip the falafels over. Cook on the other side until golden, an additional 3-5 minutes. Remove to paper towel lined plate. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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   Garnish and Serve Falafel Ball Recipe: Garnish and Serve Falafel Balls: Serve the falafels warm on top of slaw and drizzle with miso tahini. Enjoy!