Feta Falafel With Cauliflower And Couscous Salad

Name: Feta Falafel With Cauliflower And Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower broken into florets; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound couscous; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 ounce flat leaf parsley leaves fresh, stripped from 3 stems, remainder roughly chopped; 2/3 pound celery diced; 1/4 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped; 1/2 cup hazelnuts roughly chopped; 14 ounces chickpeas cans, drained and rinsed; 1 onion peeled and finely diced; 1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced; 1 red chili deseeded and finely chopped; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 pound feta cut into 16 cubes; 8 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 cauliflower broken into florets
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound couscous
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 ounce flat leaf parsley leaves fresh, stripped from 3 stems, remainder roughly chopped
2/3 pound celery diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
1/2 cup hazelnuts roughly chopped
14 ounces chickpeas cans, drained and rinsed
1 onion peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced
1 red chili deseeded and finely chopped
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 pound feta cut into 16 cubes
8 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1
To make the salad: Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 25 mins. Meanwhile, add the couscous, 1/3 cup boiling salted water and a dash of olive oil to a bowl and leave for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool. In another bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar and 3 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss with the cauliflower, couscous, parsley leaves, celery, cranberries and hazelnuts.
2
To make the falafel: In a blender, puree the chickpeas, onion, garlic, chopped parsley, chili and egg yolks. Stir in the breadcrumbs, flour and cumin and season with salt and black pepper. Wet your hands and divide the mixture into 16 balls. Press a piece of feta into the center of each ball, smoothing the chickpea mixture around it. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan or deep fryer to 350u00b0F. Fry the falafel balls in batches for 4-5 mins each, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and serve warm with the cauliflower salad.

5111

kcal

Calories

547

Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cauliflower broken into florets, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 pound couscous, 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Feta Falafel With Cauliflower And Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!