Description
Delicious pumpkin falafels that balance the nutty flavor of chickpeas with the sweetness of potimarron, resulting in crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chickpeas (dried, soaked overnight)
- 1 cup cooked potimarron (peeled and cubed)
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)
- Oil for frying (canola or sunflower)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Soak your dried chickpeas in water for about 8 hours or overnight. If you’re using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them. This step is crucial for fluffy falafels!
- Roast the Potimarron: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the potimarron in half, scoop out the seeds, and peel. Cut into cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, roasted potimarron, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and parsley. Pulse until mixed but not puréed.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the Falafels: Once chilled, scoop out a tablespoon of mixture and form small balls or patties. Adjust texture if needed with water or breadcrumbs.
- Fry or Bake: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Enjoy: Serve warm drizzled with tahini or a spicy sauce in pita or on a bed of greens.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices and ingredients to make it your own. If the mixture is too wet, add flour; if too dry, add a bit of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: falafel, potimarron, pumpkin, vegetarian, Mediterranean