Kale and pumpkin falafels with pickled carrot slaw recipe

Ingredients for Kale and pumpkin falafels with pickled carrot slaw

• 90 g toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

• 90 g shredded kale, stems removed

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 400 g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

• 1½ tsp ground turmeric

• 6 g coriander leaves (optional)

• sea salt and cracked black pepper

• 450 g firmly packed grated pumpkin

• extra virgin olive oil, for brushing

• plain Greek-style yogurt and hulled tahini, to serve

• 6 carrots, shredded using a julienne peeler

• 30 ml apple cider vinegar

• 30 ml honey

• 2 large red chiles, sliced

• 6 g coriander leaves (optional)

How to make Kale and pumpkin falafels with pickled carrot slaw

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan oven 200°C).

2. Place the pepitas into the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped.

3. Add the kale, garlic, chickpeas, turmeric, coriander, salt, and pepper to the food processor. Process until well combined.

4. Add the pumpkin and stir through to combine.

5. Shape large tablespoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture into balls and place them on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Flatten the balls slightly.

6. Brush the falafels generously with oil, then bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

7. To make the pickled carrot slaw, place the carrots, vinegar, honey, chilli, and coriander in a bowl. Toss to combine.

8. Set the slaw aside for 5 minutes to pickle.

9. To serve, divide the pickled carrot slaw between bowls and top with the pumpkin falafels. Serve with yoghurt and tahini.

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