Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites
Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites These bites are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. They're made with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, onion, cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. The chickpeas and sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and slightly browned, then combined in a food processor with the other ingredients. The mixture is pulsed until it's finely chopped but still has some texture, then formed into 1-inch balls. The balls are placed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and baked for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas that are ground, mixed with spices, and then fried. It's a popular street food in many countries, and it can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. They're also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage. I came up with this recipe for Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites because I wanted to create a healthy and delicious snack that would be easy to make. I started with a traditional falafel recipe, but I added sweet potatoes to make the bites more nutritious and flavorful. The result is a delicious and healthy snack that's perfect for any occasion.
Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites Golden Falafel and Sweet Potato Bites
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 35 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  3. Rinse and drain chickpeas.
  4. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, sweet potatoes, onion, cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still has some texture.
  6. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Why It Works
  • The chickpeas and sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and slightly browned. This gives them a delicious flavor and makes them easy to digest.
  • The mixture is pulsed in a food processor until it's finely chopped but still has some texture. This gives the bites a great texture and prevents them from becoming mushy.
  • The bites are baked on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This prevents them from sticking to the pan and makes them easy to clean up.
  • The bites are baked for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. This gives them a delicious crunch and makes them perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.