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Published: May 30, 2018 ยท Last Updated On: Jun 7, 2020 by Natasha Minocha

Vegetable Cheese Falafel Recipe

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Hello! So here I am with an easy breezy falafel recipe! Purists, please forgive me, but there are times when we all want a fast meal that is as healthy and nutritious as its fabulously scrumptious. Presenting my Vegetable Cheese Falafels!

Falafel Recipe

Now the truth is, as much as I love cooking/ baking, I don't want to slave over the stove. Not if I can help it. Therefore the endeavor to make easy uncomplicated meals such as these vegetable cheese falafels. It helps that they are so popular with the family that they'll happily chow them down for lunch the next day as well.

I like to keep a box of cooked chickpeas in my freezer. And that is your best friend! You can make any meal substantial by adding just a couple of handfuls of these - salads, soups, sandwiches, curries. Having these handy also means you can make a falafel recipe at a moment's notice. Well almost.

Falafel Recipe

You can use any vegetable combination you like. Any kind of cheese you enjoy. I usedย MOTHERDAIRYย ' cheese cubes as I'm doing an exciting collaboration with them. The cheese just adds another element of oozy deliciousness. I'm not a fan overly cheesy dishes, but here, it adds a nice balance in taste and keeps the falafel recipe moist from inside.

It's a great make-ahead recipe. Simply shape the falafels and refrigerate them. Bake them or pan-fry them whenever you're ready to eat. Served with whole wheat pita, hummus, and a little green salad, this is one wholesome meal fit for easy weeknight dinner and even entertaining. You can serve all of this as a DIY falafel station. What fun!

Falafel Recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others.ย Thatโ€™sย whyย Iโ€™mย always eager to hear from you.ย So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out onย Instagram,ย Pinterest,ย YouTube, orย Facebook. I hope you love these vegetable cheese falafels as much as we do!

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Vegetable Cheese Falafels vegetarian, healthy, easy recipe, glutenfree recipe

Vegetable Cheese Falafels

Natasha Minocha
Vegetable Cheese Falafels- a quick and easy falafel recipe for the times when we want a fast, delicious, and wholesome meal!
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 15 Falafels
Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups Chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 Carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Peas
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Green chili pepper, chopped
  • 2 tsp Oil Plus extra for brushing on top
  • Fresh Cilantro, a small handful
  • 2-3 Tbsp Chickpea Flour You can also use all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 4-5 Cheese cubes, cut into quarters
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tsp oil in a saute pan. Add the cumin seeds. When they splutter, add in the garlic cloves and chopped onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded carrots and peas along with coriander powder, salt and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Take it off the heat and let this mixture cool.
  • Place the cooked chickpeas, green chilli, fresh coriander in a food processor. Pulse till a rough, coarse mixture is formed.
  • Add the cooked vegetables and pulse a few more times, till the mixture comes together. It can be a slightly chunky mixture.
  • Take this batter out in a bowl and mix in the besan/ chickpea flour well.
  • Form into 15 equal sized balls. Working with one ball at a time, make a deep indent with your finger. Place one piece of cheese cube in the center. Enclose the filling with the falafel mixture. Roll into a ball and flatten slightly. Sprinkle some sesame seeds to the surface (optional).
  • Continue with the rest of the dough. Refrigerate for an hour for the falafels to set better.
  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with aluminium foil.
  • Place the falafels on the prepared tray. Brush with oil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Alternatively, you can pan-fry the falafels. Serve warm with hummus, pita bread, and salad greens. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1FalafelCalories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 729IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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  1. sonal says

    August 25, 2023 at 4:18 pm

    can i store falafel in freezer?? for maybe one week??

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      August 27, 2023 at 5:32 pm

      Yes, I think that should work. ๐Ÿ™‚

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