Napa Goat Ranch Healthy Falafel Patties Recipes

FALAFEL PATTIES - DIABETIC FRIENDLY

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with its metal cutting blade, process all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
• Shape the mixture into 24 patties, about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
• Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the skilled over medium heat.
• Add the patties in batches and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden.
• Serve warm.

FALAFEL: CHICKPEA PATTIES

Steps:

• Make the Falafel: Soak the chickpeas in cold water in the refrigerator overnight.
• Drain the chickpeas and place them with the onion in the bowl of a food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the oil. Mix well. Process the mixture a second time. Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls and deep-fry or pan-fry in hot oil.
• Make the Sandwiches: Stuff the pitas with lettuce and nestle the falafel patties inside. Top with the rest of the ingredients and drizzle with the tahini sauce. Serve immediately.
• Mash the garlic and salt together. Add the tahini, mixing well. The sauce will thicken. Gradually add the water, blending thoroughly. Then add the lemon juice. Blend well.
• Note: This can be a thin or thick sauce, depending upon the use and preference. Simply adjust with lemon juice and water. This can be used with vegetables or in combination with other recipes.

NAPA GOAT RANCH HEALTHY FALAFEL PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Steam the potatoes until just barely tender.
• Mash together the potatoes; garbanzo beans and the garlic in a bowl.
• Add onion, parsley, garlic, olive oil, sesame oil, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and lemon juice. Mix well.
• Roll the mixture into small golf ball sized balls. Place the balls on a non stick baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the balls over and bake for another 15 minutes.
• To serve, open each pita and fill with 2-3 falafel patties then top with desired toppings from the list above. Add a spoonful of either our Heart Healthy Hummus or Easy Gyro Sauce.

FALAFEL PATTIES

Steps:

• Pour the chickpeas into a bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add them to a food processor with all ingredients except for oil and flour. Pulse until a grainy mixture forms. Scrape down the sides of the food processor frequently to ensure a good mix. Even though there are a lot of ingredients in common, this shouldn't have the same consistency of hummus. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Add oil to a small pan and raise to medium heat.
• Form the mixture into balls about the size of your palm; flatten out if making patties. Dip in flour, and pat all sides to remove any excess. Cook in pan until brown on all sides, flipping over after a few minutes.
• Serve with tzatziki sauce.

NAPA GOAT RANCH LENTIL & VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a dutch oven (or large pot) saute the onion, carrot, garlic and the thyme in olive oil until lightly browned.
• Add the lentils and the rest of the ingredients (except the spaghetti and the parsley) along with the broth. Reduce the heat to medium.
• Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti. Toss the cooked pasta with a little fresh olive oil and the parsley if desired.
• Pour the sauce over the spaghetti. Garnish with additional parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

BAKED FALAFEL PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine garbanzo beans, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, eggs, jalapeno, flour, olive oil, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until mixture is coarsely pureed. Transfer falafel mixture to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Remove falafel mixture from the refrigerator. Add more flour if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, and form into 20 small patties. Place patties on a baking sheet.
• Cook in the preheated oven until patties are golden brown and feel dry to the touch, but still give a little when you press the middle, about 25 minutes.

NAPA GOAT RANCH EASY GYRO OR FALAFEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers on paper towels and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to soak up as much moisture as possible.
• In a small bowl add the cucumber, garlic, lemon juice. Add the salt, sugar, pepper and dill.
• Pour off any water from the yogurt and mix in with the cucumber mix.
• Cover the bowl and immediately place in refrigerator and let set undisturbed for 24 hours so the ingredients will blend and sauce re-thicken (keep chilled when not in use.).
• Makes about 2 cups.