Falafels With Basil Pesto

HEMP FALAFEL BALLS

Makes: 12 balls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag Morlife® Hemp Falafel Mix 200g
• 200 mL water
• 1 tbsp (20 mL) olive oil

METHOD

1. In a bowl, combine falafel mix with water and olive oil.
2. Allow liquid to absorb for 5 mins and stir again. Shape falafel mix into medium balls.
3. Cook balls following directions below as desired:
   

   
   Oven Bake - Preheat oven to 200⁰C. Place balls on a paper-lined baking tray. Cover with foil and bake for 10 mins. Remove foil and bake for a further 10 mins.   

   Pan Fry - Shallow fry balls in oil for 7-10 mins until browned, flipping halfway through.

4. Allow to cool for 5 mins.

BASIL PESTO

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

1. In your Vitamix, combine olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, basil leaves and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Serve the falafel balls with the pesto and enjoy!

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