Raw Dehydrated Falafel
August 21, 2012
This raw dehydrated falafel is delicious, and is a healthy alternative to traditional deep-fried falafels. Serve in wraps hummus and tabouli, or with aioli.
Raw Dehydrated Falafel
This raw dehydrated falafel is delicious, and is a healthy alternative to traditional deep-fried falafels. Serve in wraps hummus and tabouli, or with aioli.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 20 balls
Ingredients
falafel:
- 2 cups roughly chopped carrots
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds, ground (after grinding is 1/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons finely diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
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To make the falafel, throw the carrots into a food processor fitted with the s blade, and process until the carrots have a paste-like consistency.
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Add the sunflower seeds, flax seeds, garlic, cumin, curry powder, salt, and pepper flakes, and process until well combined. Add the onion and parsley, and pulse until well combined. (You may need to scrape down the sides of the container.)
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Transfer the ingredients to a mixing bowl, and stir in the sesame seeds until well combined.
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Using a tablespoon measurer, scoop out batter and roll into balls.
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Place the balls onto mesh sheets in your food processor and dehydrate for 4 to 6 hours, depending on how moist you prefer the inside to be. The longer you dehydrate, the more crisp the outside will be.
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Serve the falafels with aioli for an appetizer or snack, or serve in wraps or pita with tabouli and avocado.
Comments 18
Yummers!! I am loving all these dehydrator recipes. I love Eva’s website and have for some time. I think I’ll make these today when I come back home from running errands and have for dinner tonight with a huge spinach salad. Thank you Tess for sharing all the wonderful raw food folks with us. Love ya!
Pleasure! You will LOVE these. They are SOOO good 🙂
Wow! I am learning so much this month. Thank you Tess. My little boys and I are very excited, making these this week.
Oh, you are so welcome. These are fantastic for kids. They are so easy and versatile.
that’s is so fun and great, i am new to raw food and i barrow my friend dehadretor i can ‘t give it up my kids love it so much
you are making my week thank you
Oh, I LOVE that Val. Thanks for taking the time to leave your lovely comment. ENJOY!
If I were to bake these in the oven, what temperature and for how long should I do it? Thanks for the great recipe!
Jessie, you could warm them for a few hours on the lowest setting of your oven. If you are not strictly raw, you could cook them at 150 – 180 for about 15/20 minutes until they are your desired consistency. Enjoy 🙂
Amazing recipe, I would love to try it! It has been my dream for the past year to own an Excalibur. I’ve already invested in Vitamix and it was the best decision ever. Now I’m saving money for the Excalibur but it’s been going so slow 🙁
Yes! The Excalibur Dehydrators are just the best!
Could this be made from carrot pulp after juicing? Have been looking into ways to use a dehydrator and the possibilities seem amazing.
Yes, this is a wonderful way to use carrot pulp. Just get it as dry as possible.
How long will these last?
They will keep in the fridge for about 5 days. Enjoy 🙂
It there anything that could be substituted for the Flax seed? I have a friend who has serious food challenges and I am always sharing recipe I find that I like and she might like and be able to eat too. With this recipe she said, “Looks really good. I wonder what I could use to replace the Flax seed.That is the only thing I can’t tolerate. lol. Yes, something that is great for the oil and for fiber does not like me! ” Thank you for any suggestions.
We used to love going to the local Vegan and Unique restaurants and trying things we were unfamiliar with. Now we are hoping to find recipes she can eat and making them at home for an alternative to our old Gals Night Out!
Yes, Chia rocks!
Hello! I made these but without salt. I added some psyllium and dehydrated at 40°C … And it was amaziiiing! Thank you for this recipe very much!! Check out my IG profile to see my falafel raw vegan result!! Love and lots of health!
Fantastic. Thank you for sharing your experience. Please tag me @theblendergirl in your photo so I don’t miss it. Thanks.