Homemade Falafel With Middle Eastern Chopped Salad

Name: Homemade Falafel With Middle Eastern Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans (540 mL ea.) chick peas, rinsed and drained; 6 Tbsp. (90 mL) chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided; 1 package Knorr® Vegetable Dry Soup Mix; 1 egg; 1 tsp. (5 mL) ground cumin; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups / 375 mL); 1 small cucumber, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups / 375 mL); 7 Tbsp. (105 mL) oil, divided; 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) fresh lemon juice

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15 MINS

Cooking Time
15 MINS

Prep Time
6 People

Serves

2 cans (540 mL ea.) chick peas, rinsed and drained
6 Tbsp. (90 mL) chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
1 package Knorr® Vegetable Dry Soup Mix
1 egg
1 tsp. (5 mL) ground cumin
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups / 375 mL)
1 small cucumber, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups / 375 mL)
7 Tbsp. (105 mL) oil, divided
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) fresh lemon juice

Mash chickpeas in large bowl with potato masher until no large pieces are left. (Chick peas should not be smooth like hummus). Stir in 2 tablespoons (30 mL) parsley, Knorr® Vegetable Dry Soup Mix, egg and cumin. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cucumber, remaining 1/4 cup (60 mL) parsley, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) oil and lemon juice in medium bowl. Season to taste, if desired, with salt and pepper.
Shape chick pea mixture into 24 (2 inch/5 cm X 1/2-inch/1.5 cm thick)patties. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook 8 patties, gently turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Repeat twice using 2 tablespoons Oil (30 mL) per batch. Serve salad and falafel, if desired, with warm whole wheat pita bread and tzaziki sauce.

Amount per Serving

Nutritional values	Amount per Serving
Energy (g)	320.0
Calcium (g)	8.0 %
Carbohydrates (g)	28.0 g
Fat (g)	20.0 g
Fiber (g)	8.0 g
Iron (g)	15.0 %
Protein (g)	9.0 g
Saturated Fat (g)	2.5 g
Sodium (g)	880.0 mg
Sugar (g)	2.0 g
Trans Fat (g)	0.0 g

Tip: Stir toasted pieces of pita bread into the Salad to make a traditional Fattoush.

Chick peas help to boost protein and iron in any dish. So be sure to keep them always on hand in the cupboard.

Each serving of this falafel and salad dish is an excellent source of fibre.