Description
A vibrant bowl filled with crispy spinach falafel, creamy hummus, and mixed greens, celebrating freshness and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour (or chickpea flour)
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup hummus
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Toppings (e.g., cucumber, tomato, olives)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, spinach, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and flour. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but not pureed.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the falafel balls until golden brown on all sides.
- Place mixed greens in a bowl, add falafel, top with hummus and desired toppings.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use chickpea flour exclusively. Ensure oil is hot enough for frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg