Carrot and chickpea falafels
- 30min
- 4
- 138 kcal
- Easy
- Vegan
- Paleo , Ketogenic , Dairy free
- Gluten
Per 133 g contains
of an adult's recommended intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 432kj/103kcal
A lunchbox treat for a child with diabetes.
Falafels are a great lunchtime finger food for children with diabetes, making them ideal for a packed lunch. These falafels can be enjoyed either hot or cold and can be made as a batch ahead of time and frozen before the final bake or fry.
Pack them in your child's lunchbox with a small pot of hummus and vegetable sticks, such as chopped peppers, cucumber or carrots, to help them hit their 5-a-day.
Ingredients
- Rapeseed oil2tsp
- Onion, peeled and chopped150g 5.3oz
- Garlic, finely chopped or crushed1 clove
- Carrots, finely grated160g 2.1oz
- Cumin seeds1.5g 0.05oz
- Mixed herbs, dried1.5oz 0.05oz
- Chickpeas, drained and rinsed400g 14.1oz
- Coriander leaves, fresh15g 0.5oz
- Plain flour1tbspGluten
Cooking Method
- Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the grated carrot and cook for a few minutes. Add the cumin and herbs.
- Briefly pulse the chickpeas in a blender to break them up. Don't blend too much - you want to retain some texture.
- In a bowl, mix together the chickpeas, cumin, mixed herbs, cooked carrot and onion mixture. Add the coriander and flour, and mix to a dough that holds together. If the mixture is still very sticky add a little more flour.
- Form into golf ball-sized (4-5 cm) patties, and squash slightly to make them easier to fry. If baking, leave them in a ball shape.
- Fry for about 2½ minutes each side, or bake in the oven on an oiled tray at 180°C fan/gas mark 4 for about 10-15 minutes until golden.
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | per 100g | per 133g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 103 kcal 432 kj | 138 kcal 575 kj |
| Fat of which saturates | 2.7 g 0.3 g | 3.6 g 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate of which sugars | 13 g 4.2 g | 18 g 5.5 g |
| Fibre | 4.1 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 5.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are high in soluble fibre, which helps lower cholesterol and keeps you feeling fuller for longer. They are also a great source of plant-based protein.
Carrots
We all know that carrots are great for eyesight as they contain vitamin A, but they are also full of potassium, which could potentially help to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
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