Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Semi-Homemade Broccoli Falafel

So, yes, I dare say I did cheat a little but I like a dinner that can be put together quickly when we get home. I started out with a packaged dry mix of falafel (completely natural and healthy with chick pea flour, lentil flour, fava bean flour and spices.) I added additional chick pea flour to decrease the saltiness and 2 cups of ground cooked broccoli for the sake of a vegetable. They came out green and pretty and very spicy and tasty too.
I pictured the ramps because they are so lovely but I was tempted to add them and did not. I am getting the feeling my children (and my readers) are ramped out just in time for the season to come to an end.

2 comments:

  1. looks delicious. how did you cook them? Did you add water? Follow the mix and then add the broccoli? Thanks www.apronsandapples.blogspot.com

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  2. I had cold broccoli leftover and grated it well in the blender. Then, I mixed the chick pea flour into the falafel mix really well. Next, I added the broccoli and stirred it in completely. Then I did add water, the amount specified in the directions, adjusted a little for the added flour. If my broccoli had been wet, I would have used less. Then, we lightly fried them in a mixture of coconut oil and olive oil over medium heat browning both sides easily. These are great with cauliflower too.

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