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Nutty Falafel

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If you’ve ever wondered what I do when I’m not blending my delicious nut butters together, here’s the answer— I’m busy blending my nut butters with other foods to create delicious recipes! This Nutty Falafel is perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s simple and most importantly, tasty. The addition of JUSTIN’S® Classic Almond Butter is nutty in the best way.

 

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SERVING SIZE:

4

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PREP TIME:

10 minutes

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COOK TIME:

12 minutes

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TOTAL TIME:

22 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons JUSTIN’S® Classic Almond Butter
1 can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup Chickpea Crumbs (or Bread Crumbs)
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
¼ cup Fresh Parsley
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
¼ teaspoon Cumin
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all of the ingredients (except olive oil) in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms into a dough.

2. Form into 3-inch balls and set aside.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Place the falafel in a pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side.

5. Flip the falafel and cook until golden brown, for 5-6 minutes more.

6. Serve the falafel in whole wheat bread or pita topped with cucumbers, lettuce, and tzatziki.

This Recipe Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons JUSTIN’S® Classic Almond Butter
1 can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup Chickpea Crumbs (or Bread Crumbs)
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
¼ cup Fresh Parsley
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
¼ teaspoon Cumin
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all of the ingredients (except olive oil) in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms into a dough.

2. Form into 3-inch balls and set aside.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Place the falafel in a pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side.

5. Flip the falafel and cook until golden brown, for 5-6 minutes more.

6. Serve the falafel in whole wheat bread or pita topped with cucumbers, lettuce, and tzatziki.

This Recipe Serves 4

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