Serves 4 (Makes about 8 1/4 cup patties; 2 patites/person)
Servings 4people
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
2-3ouncesspinach or other similar green of your choice
1/2cup(1.25 ounces) breadcrumbs or panko
2tablespoons(1 ounces) finely grated parmesan
1-2garlic cloves
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
zest of 1/2 lemon
1can chickpeas, unsalted, rinsed and drained
1eggs
1/4cupassorted fresh herbs, (cilantro, basil, parsley, chives- I do a variety of what I have on hand)
2tablespoonsdiced red onion, (about 1/4 of a small red onion)
3tablespoonsor so of high heat oil like grapeseed oil, canola oil or coconut oil
Instructions
Place greens in food processor and process until finely chopped. Add in breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, baking powder, sea salt, & lemon zest. Process until everything is combined and finely chopped.
Add in chickpeas and pulse- it’s a bit up to you how in tact you want the chickpeas to be. I generally like most to be broken down, but not fully. Add in eggs and pulse again until the mixture is beginning to bind together.
Add in fresh herbs and diced onions. Lightly pulse a few times just to incorporate, but not fully break down the herbs or onion.
Preheat oven to 375.
Place a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add in enough grapeseed oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan (probably about 3 tablespoons).
Scoop falafels into 1/4 cup balls. Place balls onto pan- it should sizzle immediately. Use a spatula to flatten the falafel a bit so it looks like a patty. Cook until the bottom side is brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the falafels and then place in the oven until fully baked inside, about 10 minutes. Serve!