Ok, so I realize that it's so much easier to eat raw during the summer! DUH! Vegies and fruits come into season and are so tasty! Anyway, enough of that.
So, the other day, I got this bright idea to make Falafel - you know - those hummus balls that are either baked or fried. And while I love Falafel like that, I find that I always wind up in that "gaseous" state afterwards. Funny thing is, that when I soak my garbanazo, then eat them after they sprout, I don't wind up feeling like that.
So I made these falafel patties and some spicy guacamole. Can I just say FABULOUS! I was going to bring them to work, but "accidentally" forgot them at my friend's house... Hmmmm, maybe he liked them so much, he didn't remind me to take them when I was heading out the door? You be judge after trying them... WITH the guacamole...
FALAFEL - you will need a dehydrator
1 1/2 c. soaked AND sprouted garbanzo beans
1 c. soaked AND sprouted sunflower seeds
Parsley, Cilantro, Green Onions (I do these to taste, but usually use about a handful or 1/4-1/3 cup each)
1/3-1/2 cup lemon juice (depending on your taste)
1/8 c chopped ginger
Olive oil for moistening
Hot chili oil (optional - can be found in Asian market or the "Oriental Aisle" in most supermarkets)
Tahini or sesame oil - to taste
salt
cumin
BLEND all of this in a blender. I chopped up the beans and seeds in a food processor first, which made blending a little easier. The resulting blended mix should be fairly thick and hold together like a paste.
Spread into patties (about 1/4 to 1/2 thick) on dehydrator trays.
Dehydrate at 90 degrees for overnight or 8 hours, then turn over for another 4 hours.
Enjoy with your favorite salsa or some Guacamole!!
If you need to know how to sprout nuts/seeds, email me!
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