The Best Easy Falafel Recipe – Quick & Healthy Lunch

Looking for a fast, healthy lunch? This easy falafel recipe is made in minutes using a blender, making meal prep a breeze! Simply blend the ingredients, shape the falafels, and cook them for a crispy, golden treat. Add your favorite salads or sides to create a complete meal that’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Perfect for spring or summer, this recipe is a great way to reset your healthy eating for the new week, offering a nutritious and satisfying plant-based option.

The Best Easy Falafel Recipe – Quick & Healthy Lunch

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Servings

Makes 4-5

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Author:

The Active Bod

Ingredients

Falafel

1 diced shallot
3 tbs parsley
2 x 400g can chickpeas
2 tsp garlic
Salt+pepper to taste
1 tsp sweet paprika
6 tbs plain flour
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Roast Capsicum Sauce

1 400g tin brown lentils
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs peanut butter
2 Tbs sesame seeds
1 whole roasted red pepper (from jar)
1 tsp garlic
Salt & pepper

Directions

Add all falafel ingredients to a blend, blitz together and roll into balls.
Add all capsicum cream ingredients to a blender and blitz.
Lightly fry each falafel in a frypan until golden brown on both sides.
Drizzle cream over falafel’s and serve with your favourite greens.

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