Sweet Potato Falafel Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 red onion; 1 cup peeled and mashed cooked sweet potato (1 med/large sweet potato); 1 14-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, divided; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 red onion
1 cup peeled and mashed cooked sweet potato (1 med/large sweet potato)
1 14-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, divided
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

1
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2
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.
3
Pour remaining breadcrumbs into a bowl. Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough and roll into a ball. Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs. Repeat to make about 12 balls.
4
Place coated falafel balls on the lined sheet pan. Using the palm of your hand, slightly flatten each ball.
5
Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once after 15 minutes.

153

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1/2 red onion, 1 cup peeled and mashed cooked sweet potato (1 med/large sweet potato), 1 14-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Falafel falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Falafel

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