Baked falafel and hummus bowl

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.

• 250 g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained (do not use canned)
• 1 brown onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic
• 30 g flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 200 g hummus
• 4 wholemeal pita bread
• 300 g tomato and cucumber, diced, washed
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line a tray with baking paper.
2. 2Step 2. Blitz the soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, spices and flour in a food processor until it holds together but is still coarse.
3. 3Step 3. Shape into 16 small patties, brush with oil and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
4. 4Step 4. Serve with hummus, the diced salad and warmed pita.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Cereals containing gluten
• Contains: Sesame

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