Sweet Pea & Garbanzo Bean Falafel

Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 25 Min

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 medium onion, quartered

3 cloves garlic

1 15oz can or pouch Green Valley Organic Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed

1 15oz can Green Valley Organic Sweet Peas, drained

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cumin

6 tablespoons flour (any kind)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for forming balls

1 package pita bread

Tzatziki sauce

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, carrots, cucumbers or radishes for serving

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Steps

  1. If using oven: Preheat oven to 400° F

  2. In a food processor, add onion, garlic, beans, peas, salt, cumin, flour and baking powder. Blend until well combined.

  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking pan and spread evenly with your hand or a paper towel.

  4. Oil hands. Form 14-16 golf ball-sized balls of falafel mixture and arrange evenly onto pan. Flatten slightly to form patty.

  5. Bake in oven 22-25 minutes, flipping half way, until tops are browned and crispy. Let cool 5 minutes. Or cook in air fryer at 400° F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

     

  6. Let cool 5 minutes. Enjoy with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and your favorite vegetables.

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