Raw Carrot Falafel

Recipe by Choosing Raw Cookbook

Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrot, squeezed firmly between paper towels to remove excess moisture
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp flax meal
• 1/4 cup fresh curly parsley

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Grind the sesame seeds and sea salt in a food processor until finely ground.
• Add the carrot, garlic, lemon, cumin, if using, and flax, along with 1⁄3 cup of water.
• Process until the mixture is smooth.
• Add the parsley to the processor and pulse to combine.
• Shape the mixture into twelve small patties.
• Bake the falafel for 15 minutes.
• Flip and cook for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
• Enjoy falafel by themselves, or on top of a bowl or salad as pictured!

Serving Size
4 servings

Posted To: Entree, Vegetarian