HEALTHY HEART MEALS
BROCCOLI FALAFELS WITH BUCKWHEAT, EGG AND HERB SALAD
INGREDIENTS
Broccoli falafels
300g broccoli, coarsely chopped 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped mint leaves, plus extra to serve
2 green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp quinoa flour
Buckwheat, egg and herb salad
½ cup (85g) buckwheat kernels
3 eggs
1 bunch continental parsley, leaves chopped 1 bunch coriander, leaves chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
150g mixed veggies such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber & spinach.
Dressing
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp olive oil Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup (125ml) Greek yoghurt
METHOD
Broccoli falafels
Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C/180C (fanforced), line a baking tray with baking paper.
Step 2: Place broccoli, chickpeas, mint, green onions and garlic into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Step 3: Divide the mixture into 12 balls and shape into small patties about 1cm thick. Place on prepared baking tray, spray both sides with cooking spray and bake 15 minutes. Turn over, bake a further 10 minutes. Set aside.
Buckwheat, herb and egg salad
Step 4: Meanwhile, cook buckwheat in boiling water for 15 minutes.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Set aside.
Step 5: Boil eggs for 5 minutes for medium boiled eggs. Drain, cool and peel. Cut in half. Set aside.
Step 6: Transfer buckwheat to a large salad bowl. Add parsley, coriander, cherry tomato, spinach and onion and toss to mix evenly.
Dressing
Step 7: Whisk lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic and oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle ¾ over the salad and mix well. Mix remaining into the yoghurt.
Step 8: Top buckwheat salad with eggs and serve with broccoli falafels and yoghurt. Garnish with extra mint.
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