GREEN JUICE PULP LENTIL FALAFEL-ISH BALLS
INGREDIENTS FOR BALLS:
- 2 cups green juice pulp ( does not have to be just green veggies but preferably mostly veggies, not fruit forward juices )
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 2 eggs ( sub flax egg if vegan )
- 1 tbs zatar
- 1/4 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp ras el hanout
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup gluten free panko
OTHER INGREDIENTS FOR SERVING:
Feel free to use and items of your liking, these are just suggestions and how I like to serve mine.
- siete gf tortillas - grilled on open flames ( you can sub lavish, pita or lettuce cups )
- herb salad - dill, mint, parsley, shaved radish, salt & olive oil
- lemony garlic greek yogurt - greek yogurt w/ lemon juice, salt, grated garlic & olive oil
- tahini sauce
- shredded lettuce
- israeli salad - cucumber, tomato, onion, herbs, salt. lemon juice & olive oil
- feta
- hummus
METHOD:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- add lentils to a food processor pulse a few time to break up the lentils
- add the rest of the ingredients up to the panko ( panko will be added in next step ) pulse until combined well
- transfer mix into a large bowl, add panko and mix
- line a sheet pan with parchment paper
- roll out small balls ( I like to make my balls 3/4 - 1in thick ) and place onto your sheet pan, do not over crowd you do not want any to touch
- bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once half way through at the 15min mark to get both sides golden brown
- Enjoy!