Name: Falafel with parsley salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 100 gram falafel mix; 1/2 cup water; 4 spring onions, 1/2 finely chopped, 1/2 sliced lengthways; 1 large potato, peeled, grated; 1 cup chopped parsley; 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; lemon wedges, to serve; natural yogurt, to serve

Falafel with parsley salad

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

20M

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Ingredients

100 gram falafel mix

1/2 cup water

4 spring onions, 1/2 finely chopped, 1/2 sliced lengthways

1 large potato, peeled, grated

1 cup chopped parsley

3 ripe tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

lemon wedges, to serve

natural yogurt, to serve

Method

1.Combine falafel mix and water in a bowl. Add finely chopped onion, potato and half of parsley. Mix until combined. With wet hands, form into patties.

2.In another bowl, combine sliced onion, remaining parsley and tomato. Season and toss with 1 tablespoon of oil.

3.Heat remaining oil in a frying pan on medium. Fry falafel for 5 minutes, turning frequently, until golden all over. Serve with parsley salad, lemon wedges and yoghurt.

For a spicy flavour boost, add 2 teaspoons of curry powder to the falafel mix before forming it into patties.
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