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Caribbean Jerk Sweet Potato Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
These Caribbean-inspired falafel are the perfect weekend dinner. Basically, they’re like jerk-spiced fried hummus fritters, what’s not to love about that? They're made from sweet potato, which is possibly the best combination ever. Serve these crispy falafel in a pita with all your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients You Need for Caribbean Jerk Sweet Potato Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare Caribbean Jerk Sweet Potato Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
To Make the Falafel:
- First, make the spice blend.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the falafel, except the frying oil, in a food processor (a blender will work also if that's all you have) and pulse until combined into a nearly smooth mixture. It should be a thick dough.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1-inch of oil over medium-low heat. You can use a deep-fryer for cooking them instead if you have one. Using a large scoop, form balls and drop them carefully into the pan.
- Flatten them slightly with a spatula and cook them on each side for about 3 minutes until crispy.
To Serve:
- If desired, warm the pitas in a foil packet in the oven or one by one on a lightly greased skillet.
- Fill each pita with the falafel, your desired vegetables, and your favorite barbecue sauce, if desired.



Disgusting recipe. I thought it sounded great but it tastes horrible. Way too many spices and no flavour.
When does the spice blend get added. It just says to make the blend and then never mentions it again. Should it be mixed into the dough or should the falafel balls be dipped in the blend before frying?
Thanks.