2 weeks Ago By Kristi Roeder
Pair these light, baked pistachio falafel bites with a zesty tahini sauce or plate with a generous scoop of hummus for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal. And did you know that pistachios are packed with fiber and protein, help strengthen the immune system, and have been shown to lower risk of type 2 diabetes?What you need:1⁄2 cup pistachios, soaked for at least 6 hours1⁄2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked for at least 6 hours1 shallot1⁄2 cup parsley1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprikaWhat you do:Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Into a food processor, add all ingredients and blend until creamy.
Scooping out tablespoon-sized scoops, form 8 to 10 falafels and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in oven and bake 35 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Pair these light, baked pistachio falafel bites with a zesty tahini sauce or plate with a generous scoop of hummus for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal. And did you know that pistachios are packed with fiber and protein, help strengthen the immune system, and have been shown to lower risk of type 2 diabetes?What you need:1⁄2 cup pistachios, soaked for at least 6 hours1⁄2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked for at least 6 hours1 shallot1⁄2 cup parsley1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprikaWhat you do:Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Into a food processor, add all ingredients and blend until creamy.
Scooping out tablespoon-sized scoops, form 8 to 10 falafels and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in oven and bake 35 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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