Name: Better-Than-Restaurant Falafel (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 11
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Vegan
Ingredients: 4 cups stemmed and torn collard greens ((one bunch // or swiss chard)); 1 15-ounce can chickpeas ((rinsed and drained)); 3 large cloves garlic ((chopped)); 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini; 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper; 3-4 Tbsp oat flour ((ground from gluten-free oats)); ~4 Tbsp avocado or olive oil ((for cooking))

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Better-Than-Restaurant Falafel (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Yield11

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Total20 min

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6 steps

1
Pulse the collard greens and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
2
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper and pulse until it forms a coarse mixture that holds together when pressed. Don't puree it.
3
Add 3 Tbsp oat flour and pulse a few times. Add a little more if it's too wet to shape.
4
Scoop about 2 Tbsp at a time and form into small patties. You'll get about 12.
5
Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook the falafel in batches 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden and crisp, adding oil as needed.
6
Serve warm in pita, on salads, or with tahini sauce.