Name: Black Bean Falafels With Avocado Salsa
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained; ½ cup oats; ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp oregano flakes; 1 tsp chili powder; 2Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour; Juice of 1 lime; 1 large avocado; 2 tomatoes; ¼ red onion; 1 small garlic clove; Juice of ½ lime; ½ cup fresh cilantro

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Black Bean Falafel & Avocado Salsa Recipe

By Hollie Kempton

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This falafel recipe uses black beans instead of chickpeas. Topped with a fresh avocado salsa they are uniquely delicious!

Cook: 20 mins Yield: 10 falafels

Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

Black Bean Falafels Ingredients

2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup oats
½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp oregano flakes
1 tsp chili powder
2Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
Juice of 1 lime

Avocado Salsa Ingredients

1 large avocado
2 tomatoes
¼ red onion
1 small garlic clove
Juice of ½ lime
½ cup fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Black Bean Falafels Preparation

1. Add the oats, pepitas and spices to food processor and pulse until oats are broken down.
2. Then add the black beans, tomato paste, lime juice and flour and blend until all ingredients are incorporated. You may need to scrape the sides during the blending process.
3. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet.
4. Remove mixture from food processor and roll into balls.
5. Place falafel balls on parchment paper and cook for approximately 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Avocado Salsa Preparation