Spinach Falafel Snack Bites
Minutes Prep time: 20
Minutes Total time: 800
Servings: 7
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minutes Prep time: 20
Minutes Total time: 800
Servings: 7
Difficulty: Intermediate
1 pound dry chickpeas
1 pkg (10 oz each) Birds Eye® Chopped Spinach
1 small red onion, peeled, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons chickpea flour
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
canola oil
4 lemon, for serving
fresh parsley, for serving
your favorite Wish-Bone® Dressing, for serving
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 130 mg | 13% |
Carbohydrate | 23 g | 8% |
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Total Fat | 28 g | 43% |
Iron | 3 mg | 18% |
Calories | 354 kcal | 18% |
Sodium | 808 mg | 34% |
Protein | 7 g | 15% |
Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% |
Sugars | 4 g | 0 |
Vitamin C | 5 mg | 9% |
Place chickpeas in bowl and cover with water by 2 to 3 inches. Soak at least 12 hours or overnight.
Place spinach in glass bowl and microwave 4 minutes. Drain well, using paper towels to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat them dry and add to food processor along with spinach, onion, garlic, chickpea flour, salt, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture comes together to resemble coarse sand (if using small food processor, do this in two steps). Scrape into bowl, cover and refrigerate 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Heat 1 to 2 inches oil in deep skillet over medium heat to 360°F.
Scoop mixture into bite-sized portions, about 2 tablespoons, and form into balls, pressing to flatten slightly.
Fry falafel bites in batches of 6 to 8 until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes each side. Remove to paper towel-lined plate.
Serve spinach falafel snack bites warm with parsley, lemon wedges, and dressing on the side.
Spinach Falafel Snack Bites