Baked Falafel & Zucchini Chips (Vegan/ Gluten Free)

MMmmmmMmmmMmm Good!

Served with green tomato and red onion salad with a lemon-tahini sauce. Get ready to lick your fingers.

Falafel:

  • 5 cups cooked/drained chick peas
  • 2 bunches cilantro
  • 2 large red onions
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons squeezed
  • 1 tblsp cumin
  • 1 tblsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic

THROW EVERYTHING IN A FOOD PROCESSOR IN BATCHES, KEEP IT MILDLY CHUNKY.

make 2 oz scoops, bake at 375F for 20 min.

Sauce:

  • 4 lemons squeezed
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp corriander
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp salt &

In a high a speed blender first mix lemon and tahini, then add oil, vinegar and spices while at high speed. makes a creamy liquid. 

Chips (inspired by cookcleans cheese and zucchini chips)

  • 5 zucchini (cut in to 3 chunks then thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder

bake at 275F for 20-35 minutes or more, until dehydrated and dry, then give them a blast at 400F for browning and crispiness :) 

Salad:

  • 3 large green tomatoes (in thick slices)
  • 1 large red onion (minced)
  • 1 romaine heart

for this handsome garnishing salad. place the slice of tomato over a romaine leaf, top with onion and drizzle sauce.

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER AND VIOLA!!!! BEST MED STYLE DISH. EVER!

-cristi