"Made with kale and chickpeas, these falafel are a healthier take on a classic Mediterranean dish. Delicious, satisfying, and only 30 minutes to prepare...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups loosely packed kale, stems removed and torn
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4 large cloves garlic, skins removed ((4 large cloves yield ~2 Tbsp or 12 g))
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1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained ((~1 ½ cups as recipe is written))
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1 ½ Tbsp tahini
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3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/4-1/2 cup oat flour ((ground from rolled oats // or all purpose if not gluten free))
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2-4 Tbsp avocado or olive oil ((for cooking))
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Hummus ((or store-bought // for topping))
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4 medium pitas ((white or wheat // sub rainbow chard for gluten-free option)*)
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Greens of choice ((such as fresh parsley or lettuce))