Sweet Potato and Pea Falafel

Sweet Potato and Pea Falafel are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy falafel. They are made with mashed sweet potato, peas, onion, garlic, almond flour, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. The falafel are baked until golden brown, and can be served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Falafel are a Middle Eastern dish that is typically made with chickpeas. However, this recipe uses sweet potato and peas instead of chickpeas, which gives them a unique flavor and texture. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber and vitamin A, while peas are a good source of protein and fiber. This recipe is also gluten-free, as it uses almond flour instead of wheat flour.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed
• 1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato, peas, onion, garlic, almond flour, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
6. Place the falafel on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The sweet potato and peas give the falafel a unique flavor and texture.
• The almond flour makes the falafel gluten-free.
• The cumin and coriander add a warm and earthy flavor to the falafel.