Lentil Falafel Balls
Falafel is a middle eastern dish that is typically made from ground beans and served in pita bread. If you have never had Falafel, I suggest you try this Lentil Falafel Ball Recipe as it is Gluten Free and Vegan.
This particular version of Falafel balls in not only interesting because it uses lentils rather than chickpeas or fava beans — but because it also includes kolhrabi (although the author says any bland type veggie will work, like zucchini, for example, which tends to be plentiful!).
She also includes a short recipe for Tahini sauce that sounds like a wonderful compliment to the Lentil Falafel Balls!
Gluten Free Vegan Lentil Falafel with Tahini Sauce Recipe
Ingredients for Falafel Balls:
5 cups cooked green/brown lentils2 kolhrabi- each approximately 15 oz1 cup flax seed, ground1 cup potato, corn, or tapioca starch1.5-2 tablespoons salt2-3 tablespoons cumin1-2 tablespoons turmeric3 tablespoons coriander1-2 tablespoons garlicOil for deep fryingIngredients for Tahini Paste:1/2 cup tahini paste1 cup water1 tablespoon and one teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon salt
If you are looking for more meat substitute recipes like the Falafel Balls above, check out my Squidoo page: Meatless Recipes.
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