Author Notes
Crispy on the outside and soft and sweet at the center, these Sweet Potato Falafel will win over even the most convicted meat eaters. Serve in pillowy pita pocket or crunchy lettuce wraps topped with Lemon-Tahini Sauce and tomato-cucumber salsa. —Kayli Dice
Ingredients
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2
cloves garlic, peeled
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1/2
red onion
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1 cup
peeled and mashed cooked sweet potato (1 med/large sweet potato)
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1
14-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup
fresh parsley leaves
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1/2 cup
whole wheat breadcrumbs, divided
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1 teaspoon
cumin
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
paprika
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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In a food processor, pulse the onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add sweet potato, beans, parsley, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and spices. Pulse until a well-combined dough forms.
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Pour remaining breadcrumbs into a bowl. Scoop about ¼ cup of dough and roll into a ball. Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs. Repeat to make about 12 balls.
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Place coated falafel balls on the lined sheet pan. Using the palm of your hand, slightly flatten each ball.
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Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once after 15 minutes.
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