Chicken & Veg Falafels

 

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes cooking

Ingredients:

Falafels

• 400g chicken mince
• 1 cup grated carrot (about 2 carrots)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 400g can lentils, drained
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 spring onion, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Dressing

• 1 cup plain, low-fat yoghurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ clove garlic, chopped (optional)

Method:

Combine all falafel ingredients in a large bowl.

Mix together well (use your hands if you like). Form into patties. Do this ahead, if preferred, and refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 hours.

To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

When ready to cook patties, heat a pan or barbecue grill to a medium heat. Spray with oil. Add patties and cook until golden and cooked through – about 8 minutes each side.

Serve with salad and bread rolls, or in burger buns or pita breads, with a dollop of dressing