High Protein Hemp Falafels

True Protein Blog Avatar Fallback reviewed by our Nutrition Team 06 November 2020

Who doesn't love falafels? Well now you can make them at home and make sure they're full of good ingredients!

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High Protein Hemp Falafels

Makes 15

Prep time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 30-40 minutes

Ingredients

 

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion, diced 

4 cloves garlic 

1 tin red kidney beans 

1 tin chickpeas 

1/2 cup hemp seeds 

1/2 cup True Plant Protein in Natural

1 tbsp nutritional yeast 

1 tsp ground cumin 

1 tsp smoked paprika 

1 tsp ground coriander seed 

1 tsp oregano 

Pinch chilli flakes

1/2 tsp salt 

Crack pepper 

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

 

Method

 

  1. Sautée the onion and garlic with 1 tsp olive oil until translucent. Allow to cool. 

  2. Once cooled, add the onion and garlic along with all of the remaining ingredients into a food processor and process until combined and a chunky consistency.  

  3. Form the mixture into heaped tablespoon sized balls and press onto a baking tray- it should make about 15 falafels. 

  4. Brush the falafels with the extra olive oil. 

  5. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the falafels start to look crunchy on the outside. 

  6. Serve with tahini, relish and salad. Enjoy!

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