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Herby Vegan Falafel w/ Smoky Red Pepper Dip

These herby vegan falafel made with parsley and cilantro are paired perfectly with a smoky, creamy red pepper dip!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

Herby Vegan Falafel

  • 1 15 oz Can Chickpeas rinsed and dried
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Parlsey packed
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro packed
  • 1 Cup Kale packed
  • 1/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste

Smoky Red Pepper Dip

  • 1 Clove Garlic chopped
  • 1 Cup Chopped Fire-Roasted Sweet Peppers about 2 1/2
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt or more to taste
  • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Hemp Milk

Instructions
 

Herby Vegan Falafel

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rinse and drain your can of chickpeas, making sure to dry them completely. (If using home-cooked chickpeas, you'll need 1 and a 1/2 cups.) When done, set aside.
  • In a food processor, add in the chopped garlic and chopped red onion. Pulse until both are finely minced.
  • Then, add in the parsley, cilantro, and kale and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add in all other ingredients and and process until a sort of "meal" is formed. Be careful not to overprocess - you'll want to see small chunks of chickpeas in the meal!
  • Scoop out the falafel mix using an ice cream or cookie scoop (or by hand) and form little patties with your hands. You should have about 10-12.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake falafels in the oven for about 20-30 minutes (may vary depending on the size of your falafels).
  • When done, let cool completely. This is a very important step - the falafel will be very fragile when they're first out of the oven.
  • For crispier falafel, sauté in a pan on medium-high heat with a little olive oil until browned. If not, enjoy as is!

Smoky Red Pepper Dip

  • Start by chopping the garlic and roasted red sweet peppers (this will make it easier for the blender).
  • Add in all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.

Putting It All Together

  • The falafel are delicious when simply dipped in the red pepper sauce, but you can also serve them on top of a salad, drizzled with the sauce too!
  • Enjoy!