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Lentil Falafel with Carrots

These have the flavors of traditional falafel, but are made with iron-rich lentils. They're a nice vegetarian main dish option.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 305kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fully cooked lentils
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander (optional, but recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional, but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and coat a baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Place all ingredients except the flour and breadcrumbs into a food processor. Process until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container as needed, for about 1 minute.
  • Pulse in the flour just to combine.
  • Place breadcrumbs into a bowl. Use a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to measure the batter into balls. (The batter will be very moist.) Use your finger to push out each portion of batter into the breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each ball of batter in the breadcrumbs and flatten slightly. (You may need to wash your hands halfway through.) Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with rolls, with a side of rice or another grain, or over a salad for mom and dad.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat for 15-30 seconds in the microwave to serve.

Notes

  • You can cook the lentils from dry yourself or purchase fully cooked ones from your supermarket.
  • The batter is very moist, but coating it in breadcrumbs helps make it possible to flatten it into a disc. You may need to wash your hands halfway through making.
  • Use panko-style breadcrumbs instead of regular for a crispier outer coating.
  • Serve with a favorite dipping sauce like Tahini or ketchup.
  • Gluten-free, use gluten-free cup for cup flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5391IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 7mg