I have no doubt that my favorite recipes are the ones that work as a joker and go well in different situations! And this one is no different, falafel can be included in a salad bowl, compose a lunch or dinner plate, it also works as a snack or snack to welcome people at home! ⁣
Now talking a little about nutritional composition, this recipe is an excellent way to increase the consumption of legumes and also the intake of fiber in our daily lives. In addition,  a excellent source of phytic acid, sterols, tannins, carotenoids and other polyphenols, such as isoflavones, whose benefits go far beyond the basic nutrition needs, contributing to the best functioning of our body and combating free radicals. They can also play a beneficial role in weight control and have a positive impact on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Now let’s go to the recipe?

Recipe

I don’t recommend using canned or cooked chickpeas, the consistency is different! It works, but it doesn’t get so crunchy! So plan and one day before making it, soak the chickpeas in the water.

Ingredientes:

• 250 grams of raw chickpeas (soak 24hrs before and dry)
• 1 chopped chives ⁣
• 1 tablespoon or to taste of garlic powder ⁣
• 1 cups fresh coriander, parsley or mint leaves, or a mixture of three
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor.
2. Set aside for about 30 minutes to join.
3. With a scoop or a tablespoon, make the balls and bake in a preheated oven at 180C or 350F for 30 minutes.
4. Serve with hummus or tahini sauce!

Chickpea nuggets

As I Always Say: You Don’t Have To Be A Master Chef To Come Up With Great Creations, It’s All About Practice, Patience And Being Creative!
This is a great recipe that can be used as a snack, added into a salad bowl or as an appetizer!
in addition this recipe is a great source of Fibers and Dietary Bioactives such as Phytic Acid, Sterols, Tannins, Carotenoids, and Other Polyphenols Such As Isoflavones, Whose Benefits May Extend Beyond Basic Nutrition Requirements of Humans.

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ingredients:

• 250g Raw Chickpeas  (let it soak for 24h and drain it before using)
• 1 handful chopped chives
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder  
• 1 Cup Fresh Coriander, Parsely or Mint or a Mix of Them. 
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 3/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder

instructions:

1. add all the ingredients to a food processor and mix to combine. 
2. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Preheat Oven to 350F or 180C Degrees.
3. Scoop the dough and lay it on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes.
4. Serves with hummus or tahini paste. 
5. Enjoy!