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Falafel & Mediterranean Salad

Falafel (No Food Processor) and Mediterranean Salad

Total Time 45 minutes
Course Brunch, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine greek
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Oat Flour or almond flour
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Cilantro
  • 1 ⁄2 Red Onion minced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Ground Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Ground Coriander
  • 1 tbsp. Za’atar Seasoning
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • For the Salad
  • 6 oz. Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 English Cucumbers diced
  • 1 ⁄2 Red Onion diced
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and chopped
  • Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp. Dried Basil

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and chop the produce accordingly. Preheat oven to 400 ̊F. Line 1 baking tray.
  • Make the salad. Add the red onion, cucumber, olives, and cherry tomatoes to a bowl. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp. dried oregano, 1 tbsp. dried basil, and add salt/black pepper to taste. Mix well and set the salad aside until ready to plate.
  • Set a pan to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp. olive oil. Once hot, add red onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened. Then, add garlic, a pinch of salt, and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl except the oat flour, and begin to combine. Once mixed evenly, slowly add the oat flour to incorporate it evenly. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Begin to form patties 1⁄2 inch thick. Place them on a lined baking tray.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until outer layer is crispy and inside is soft.
  • Serve with Greek salad, and place falafel inside pita or taco shell. Enjoy!