Tuesday, October 30, 2018

PERFECT WHOLE30 BLENDER CAULIFLOWER FALAFEL TAHINI BOWL

These warm flavorful falafels are better than the real deal, because they are packed with cauliflower and fresh herbs! A low carb delicious whole30 meal that is easily made in a blender.

Take me back to my health food store days, falafel!!!! (when I actually lived close to the store; thank you amazon, where would I be without you?!). These warm scrumptious balls of herbs and earthy flavor are pretty much heaven.


Don’t you just love mixing up things with cumin, turmeric, and cilantro! All those happy colors and vibrant feels makes my heart so happy! Go ahead, try it; resist not being happy when you make these paleo falafels.

My absolute favorite part about falafels is their distinct aroma. I could catch it a mile away (and come running!). This bowl of healthy goodness is incredibly easy to make! Because, I used my food processor to make the entire batch of falafels and tahini dressing.

PERFECT WHOLE30 BLENDER CAULIFLOWER FALAFEL TAHINI BOWL RECIPE
These warm flavorful falafels are better than the real deal, because they are packed with cauliflower and fresh herbs! A low carb delicious whole30 meal that is easily made in a blender.



INGREDIENTS
Falafel
  • 2 cups minced cauliflower To make minced cauliflower, just blend the cauliflower in your food processor until it's minced.
  • 1 cup minced fresh onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teapsoon chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Tahini Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or date paste for whole30.
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Greens
  • 4-8 cups baby kale Make your salad as big or small as you want.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Falafel
  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor blend all the ingredients, except the minced cauliflower and olive oil. Blend until the herbs are minced.
  3. Once the herbs are minced, add in the minced cauliflower and pulse until combined.
  4. Form the falafel dough into 16 1 1/2" round balls. Use a pastry brush and brush each falafel with olive oil.
  5. Cook for 20 minutes on 400F then rotate the falafels and cook for another 20 minutes.
Tahini Dressing
  1. Combine all the ingredients for the tahini dressing in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Greens
  1. Plate the greens then top with falafel and tahini dressing.