Herby Slaw with Falafel & BEETR OOT T Z AT Z I K I OIL-FREE/GLUTEN-FREE/VEGAN
Rainbow-food lovers: If you think a salad is just a leafy introduction to your main meal, check out this gourmet salad recipe! Definitely a main to WOW your guests. Try a healthier twist on the typical deep-fried falafel with an oil-free baked version.
Himalayan/sea salt to taste
Approx. 10 serves
Dice the cooked beetroot and set aside for 10 minutes to drain.
SLAW
½ white cabbage, outer leaves removed, shredded
Place remaining ingredients in a blender, add the beetroot and blend until smooth.
½ red cabbage, outer leaves removed, shredded
Serve in a small bowl and top with white sesame seeds.
½ cup thick soy/coconut yoghurt Juice of ½ lemon ¼ tbsp white sesame seeds
2 medium carrots, peeled, shredded ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes
FALAFEL
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
1 can chickpeas (400g), drained
1 tsp white sesame seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 2 lemons or more to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
¼ tsp Himalayan/sea salt or more to taste
¾ tsp cumin, grounded
¼ tsp ground black pepper or more to taste
½ tsp Himalayan/sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper to taste
Quarter the cabbages through the core, and then cut out the core. Cut each quarter crosswise in half and finely shred. Shred the carrots and place them in a very large bowl.
2 tbsp chickpea flour (or gluten-free flour)
Add the chopped parsley, mint and tomatoes to the cabbage and toss to mix.
Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add flour and combine well.
Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
Mash chickpeas, making sure to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.
BEETROOT TZATZIKI
1 garlic clove
Form the mixture into small balls (about the size of a pingpong ball). Slightly flatten.
1 large beetroot, boiled until soft
Bake until golden brown, about 10–15 minutes.
Preheat the oven 200°C.
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