I tried sweet potato falafel not too long ago when I visited Deliciously Ella‘s Mae Deli in London, and I was instantly smitten. I love falafel. I love sweet potato. It’s pure genius to put the two together. I finally got around to experimenting making them in my own kitchen and what came of it was positively glorious! I could not have been happier, and I’m so pleased I have leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch, so I can enjoy these beauties all over again.

Baked Sweet Potato Falafel
2016-06-06 22:16:44

Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 large (or 3 small) sweet potato
- 2 cans organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp wholewheat flour
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped finely
- hummus
- whole grain wraps
Tahini Sauce
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt
Instructions
- Either roast the potatoes in the oven until soft (around 1 hour), or place on a microwave safe pate, pierce several times with a fork, cover in cling film, and microwave for 5-7 minutes, until soft. Cut cooked potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh. Place the scooped potato in a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas 6.
- Put the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped but still maintains some fine texture. You do not want a paste.
- Add the chickpeas to the sweet potato, along with 1 tbsp flour, garlic, the herbs and spices. Mix well. Add a little bit more flour if the mixture doesn't feel like it would hold together well.
- Place the bowl in the fridge to firm up for at least an hour.
- Using your hands, form small falafels and place on a lightly greased baking tray, leaving a small amount of space between each. Bake for 15 minutes on each side.
- To make the tahini sauce, place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until blended. If too thick, add a little more water. If too thin, add a little more tahini. Taste and season.
- Place a wrap on a plate. Put a large dollop of hummus in the centre and spread it around with a spoon. Add some salad if you like. Place 3-4 falafel in the centre of the wrap. Drizzle with tahini sauce. Roll up the wrap like a burrito.
Notes
- These are good eaten both warm or room temperature.
- Serve with salad and fresh vegetables.
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