Chickpeas Falafel (Vegan)
by Irene Lucas
Cookware:
12 in Saladmaster Electric Grill
Ingredients
- 200 g of raw chickpeas
- 1/2 purple onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of cilantro
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Baking paper
Elaboration
- Soak raw chickpeas between 14 and 16 hours
- Drain the chickpeas well and move to a bowl
- Add the onion and garlic
- Beat with mixer arm slightly, remaining small pieces of chickpeas
- Add oil, cilantro, baking powder, a pinch of pepper and salt
- Mix well with a spoon to integrate all ingredients
- Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours
- Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and shape small burgers or medium balls type meatball
- Preheat the 12 in Saladmaster Titanium Electric Grill to 200º
- Put a baking paper occupying the entire base of the grill
- Spread the falafels (burgers or balls) over the grill surface
- Cover up
- Set the Grill temperature to 200º and schedule 15 minutes
- Serve warm over a layer of mixed lettuce or sprouts
Options:
- Accompany with a fresh sauce based on natural yogurt and mint, garlic, parsley and lime (add the yogurt in the base of the mixer and seasonings to taste)