Ingredients
Ingredients
Black Bean Falafels Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp oregano flakes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
- Juice of 1 lime
Avocado Salsa Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tomatoes
- ¼ red onion
- 1 small garlic clove
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Instructions
Black Bean Falafels Preparation
- 1. Add the oats, pepitas and spices to food processor and pulse until oats are broken down.
- 2. Then add the black beans, tomato paste, lime juice and flour and blend until all ingredients are incorporated. You may need to scrape the sides during the blending process.
- 3. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet.
- 4. Remove mixture from food processor and roll into balls.
- 5. Place falafel balls on parchment paper and cook for approximately 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Avocado Salsa Preparation
- 1. Dice tomatoes and avocado.
- 2. Finely dice red onion and add to tomatoes and avocado.
- 3. Crush garlic and add to mixture.
- 4. Chop fresh cilantro and add to mixture with lime juice.
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