Feta & Herb Falafel

Feta & Herb Falafel

This is definitely the BEST Falafel that I have ever tasted!  Delicious...

Serves 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

20g coriander, roughly chopped (including stalks)

20g flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped (including stalks)

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

2 x 400g tins of chickpeas, drained & patted dry

1 large egg

6 salad onions, thinly sliced

200g feta cheese, crumbled

1 lemon, zest & juice

1 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, finely sliced

20g mint, leaves picked

Method

1.  Place the garlic, coriander, parsley, spices, chickpeas, egg and half of the salad onions into a food processor and pulse until you have a finely chopped mix.

2.  Scoop the mix into a large bowl and add the rest of the salad onions, feta cheese, lemon zest and season.

3.  Shape the mix into 12 patties using cupped hands.  Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the falafel in batches until golden.

4.  Toss the red onion, mint and lemon juice in a bowl.  Serve the falafels with the salad and some warmed pitta, rice or plain yogurt.