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Cauliflower and Chickpea Balls with Beetroot Hommus
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These little goodness balls, otherwise known as koftas, are the perfect nutritional snack when you need something to tie you over. They also freeze well for a fast lunchbox fill. This recipe will make 12 balls.
12
Serves
0
Serves of Fruit
(Per Serve)
1.5
Serves of Vegetables
(Per Serve)
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INGREDIENTS:
- Koftas:
- 250g cauliflower, coarsely grated
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 25g chickpea (besan) flour (substitutes: buckwheat, quinoa or millet flour)
- 25ml cold water
- 2 tbs chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 20ml pure vegetable oil, for cooking
- Hommus (for a fast fix, buy store-bought):
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 x 225g tin sliced beetroot, drained and rinsed
- 50g tahini
- 15ml lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp salt
METHOD:
- Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor so they are the same consistency as the grated cauliflower.
- In a bowl, mix the chickpeas, cauliflower, spices, chickpea flour, water and salt until well combined.
- In a heavy based fry pan, heat the oil to medium heat and cook heaped tablespoon amounts of the mixture until crispy and golden on both sides. (Tip: use a soup spoon and press the mixture into the spoon to create a nice round shape).
- Transfer to absorbent paper and allow to cool.
- Blend all the hommus ingredients into a fine puree in the same blender you used for the chickpeas. Because, who likes washing up more than they need to?
- Serve the koftas with a generous amount of the hommus for dipping.
RECIPE NOTES:
NUTRITION: Per Serving
590
kJ
6g
Fat
0.65g
Sat. Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
Sugars
6g
Fibre
6g
Protein
417mg
Sodium
NUTRITION: Per 100 grams
493
kJ
5g
Fat
0.55g
Sat. Fat
10g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
5g
Fibre
5g
Protein
349mg
Sodium
