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April 17, 2018
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These little bites are super easy to make with just a can of chickpeas, spices, veggies, jalapeño, and gluten free flour. This is a great dish for appetizers at your next party!
These little bites are super easy to make with just a can of chickpeas, spices, veggies, jalapeño, and gluten free flour. This is a great dish for appetizers at your next party!
Easy Mexican Vegan Falafel Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
This Recipe is :
Calories
72Serves
18Cook Time
15Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup chickpeas (canned works, drained)
- 1 shallot or 1/4 cup onion
- 2 cups whole Cauliflower/Broccoli combo (feel free to just use one or the other)
- 1 jalapeño (de-seed if you don’t want too spicy)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon coconut flour or gluten free flour of choice
- Sea salt/black pepper to taste
- 2-4 tablespoon oil (avocado works great for frying)
- Additional salsa/dips/hummus to serve with (optional)
Preparation
- First drain your chickpeas and rinse. Set aside.
- Next grind your broccoli/cauliflower so that it is “riced.” See picture above. Makes about 1 cup riced after placed in food processor.
- Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse about 5x until everything is mixed but not pureed. Do not over pulse. You want it thick and chunky.
- Next empty mix into a bowl and form into golf size balls (bites).
- Place these vegan falafel balls/bites on a cookie sheet then in fridge for 1 hr or freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Once set, remove from fridge.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan with a few tbsps of oil.
- Place half the vegan falafel bites in the pan and fry on medium high, turning gently, for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add more oil and repeat for the second batch.
- Place all on paper towel and blot off extra oil if desired.
- Season with more salt/pepper if desired.
- Serve right away or freeze for later.
- Great with a salsa, hummus, red pepper dip, etc. Pair with a Mexican corn salad or side of choice.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 72 | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 1.2g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 140mg | Sugar: 2.1g
Notes
These work great at appetizers or as a finger food meal. Make ahead and freeze for later!
You can make the balls ahead of times and place in fridge for up to 24 hrs before cooking.
You can make the balls ahead of times and place in fridge for up to 24 hrs before cooking.
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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS
Gluten-free recipes using nutrient dense foods that the whole family will love. I’m Lindsay Cotter from CotterCrunch.com. I am a gluten free nutrition specialist and wife to a former pro athlete. Even though I have a degree in Nutrition, my true passion is in Sport Nutrition and Gluten Free diets, which is why I am AASDN certified and work under a Sport Dietitian. I focus on sharing EASY DELICIOUS gluten free recipes, nutrient dense foods, and proper nutrition tips and tricks to keep your body balance.
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