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Lentil Zucchini “Falafel” Patties

Lentil Zucchini “Falafel” Patties

Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness
PALEO, KETO, GLUTEN FREE, VEGETARIAN
Makes 20-24 falafel
Will keep in the refrigerator for 5 days
These nutritious and delicious, veggie loaded “falafel” patties are the perfect way to add some plant powered protein to a salad or to kids lunches. They are easy to prepare and you can make them ahead and bring them on your next picnic.
5 from 3 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 24 falafel
Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups grated zucchini or riced broccoli
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups grated cheese (I only eat goat or sheep cheese and I love Manchego in this recipe)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups cooked lentils 
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • Pour olive or avocado oil onto sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread evenly
  • Grate the zucchini and using a dishcloth, squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Place grated zucchini into bowl of the food processor.
  • Add lentils, chia seeds and onion to the food processor and puree with the zucchini (or broccoli) until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add grated cheese, eggs, hemp hearts, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.  Mix well.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, form the mixture into balls with greased hands. Place the balls on the oiled cookie sheet and flatten the balls into discs (about 2- 2 1/2” across). Make sure both sides of the falafel are coated in oil.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes. Serve with a salad, cucumber tzatziki, paleo flatbread, garlic hummus, and vinaigrette salad dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mg
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