Whole30 Falafel de Lentilles
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this vibrant and nutritious twist on classic falafel—Whole30 Falafel de Lentilles. Made with tender green lentils, aromatic herbs like parsley and cilantro, and a zesty infusion of lemon juice, these plant-based patties are bursting with Middle Eastern-inspired flavor while staying completely grain-free and compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Seasoned with warm, earthy spices such as cumin and coriander, these lentil falafels are lightly pan-fried in olive oil for a perfectly crisp exterior and fluffy, herbaceous interior. Quick to prepare, this wholesome recipe is ready in under an hour and makes an ideal appetizer, snack, or salad topper. Serve these golden falafels fresh off the skillet for a satisfying bite that's packed with protein and nutrients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green lentils
- 1 small Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the green lentils under cold water. Place in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic cloves, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add the cooked lentils and baking soda to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but should hold together when shaped into a ball. Do not over-process.
Form the mixture into small patties about the size of a golf ball, then flatten slightly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place falafel patties in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the falafels from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve warm as an appetizer or with a salad for a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3142 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 2964 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
