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Falafel

 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes (excluding soaking time)

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Servings: Makes approximately 20 falafels

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, avoid canned chickpeas)

½ cup roughly chopped onion

1 cup roughly chopped parsley (about one large bunch)

1 cup roughly chopped cilantro (about one large bunch)

1 small green chile pepper (serrano or jalapeno)

3 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cardamom

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chickpea flour (or other flour)

½ teaspoon baking soda

Oil for frying

 

Instructions:

 

• Soak Chickpeas: Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak overnight. Drain before using.
• Chop onion, parsley, cilantro, green chile pepper, and garlic cloves. In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, green chile pepper, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely minced.
• Add cumin, salt, cardamom, black pepper, chickpea flour, and baking soda to the mixture. Blend until well combined. Shape the mixture into small patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
• In a pan, heat oil for frying over medium heat. Carefully place falafel patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Once fried, place falafel on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Serve falafel hot with your favourite sauce or in pita bread with veggies.

 

Pro Tips:

 

• Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly soaked for a smoother texture.
• Adjust spice levels by adding green chile pepper.
• Use a cookie scoop for uniform falafel patties.
• Test oil temperature by dropping a small piece of mixture; it should sizzle and float.
• Enjoy your homemade falafel! 

 

Cookies

 

Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) vegan butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together softened vegan or butter of your choice and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a log shape, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until firm.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Slice the chilled dough into rounds, about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

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