Lentil falafel. Lentils have a long history in Mediterranean food traditions, and Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a classic. Perfectly spiced lentil patties that are baked instead of deep-fried! Usually falafel is made from ground chickpeas and deep-fried, but my version is lighter and healthier!

Lentils have a long history in Mediterranean food traditions, and Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a classic. I love falafel, so when I went to a local vegetarian restaurant I couldn't resist when I saw a lentil falafel wrap on the menu. It was so delish I wanted to go home and attempt to make my own. You can Have Lentil falafel using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Lentil falafel

What You needis 240 g of cooked red lentils.
Lets Go Prepare of Big handful of chopped fresh coriander.
What You needis of Big handful of chopped fresh parsley.
It's 1 of garlic clove.
It's Squeeze of lemon.
Lets Go Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
Lets Go Prepare 1-2 of fresh chilies (depending how spicy you like it!).
Lets Go Prepare 1 tbs of Olive oil.
Lets Go Prepare 2 tablespoons of any flour (I use chickpea or wholemeal).

These falafels are healthy and jam packed with deliciousness. Although not common, besides broad beans and chickpeas, falafel can be made from a series of other products and either fried or baked. In an effort to keep my grocery costs down, I try to make lots of legume dishes, as they're the cheapest type of protein. But honestly, after a lot of beans and lentils I get bored and like to mix things up a bit.

Lentil falafel instructions

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Put all ingredients except the flour in the food processer and blend till you have a thick paste.
Put the paste in a bowl and gradually add the flour, mixing as you go, until the consistency is dry enough to handle.
Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball With your hands.
Place the falafel on a baking tray and repeat till all the mixture is done. Place the tray in the oven for 15 minutes or until pale brown on the outside and cooked through.

Lentils may not be a particularly trendy or colorful ingredient, but there's a lot to love about cooking with the humble legume—not least, the plethora of amazing lentil recipes there are to be discovered. Zucchini boats stuffed with lentils and baby You will love our Green Baked Falafel Recipe! It is quick and easy to make, super flavorful and no. Packed with protein, filling and flavoursome, falafel can be considered a Meat Free Monday staple! Lentil falafels by chef Simone Salvini ( www.simonesalvini.it/ ) for Organic academy ( www.organicacademy.eu ).