These absolutely delicious falafel with hummus were one of the highlights of our Raw Energy Lifestyle Workshop last Saturday, so we thought we’d share them with you.
Falafel
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1⁄2 cup cashews or sprouted chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground fresh coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 8 sun-dried tomato halves, soaked for 1–2 hours and then chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) 1 clove garlic 1 shallot 1⁄4 cup olives, stones removed
- 2 teaspoons oregano Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Process all ingredients in a food processor until thoroughly mixed and form into 6–8 falafel
Hummus
- 1⁄2 cup macadamia nuts
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 10 sun-dried tomato halves
Blend all ingredients in a high-power blender until smooth