Falafel Chopped Salad

Name: Falafel Chopped Salad
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. canola oil, for frying; 2 cloves garlic; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 4 1/2 c. packed baby spinach, divided; 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; Kosher salt; 6 oz. roughly torn baguette (about 4 cups); 2 pt. (4 cups) grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 red onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. olive oil

Psst, it's vegan!

By Taylor Murray and Kate MerkerPublished: Jan 21, 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

50 mins

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Meatless Monday has never been so easy— these delicious chickpea fritters are hearty and filling without too much effort. Pair with a lemony chopped salad and dinner is served!

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Ingredients

2 cups
canola oil, for frying
2
cloves garlic
1
medium yellow onion, chopped
4 1/2 cups
packed baby spinach, divided
2
15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed
2 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
1 tsp.
ground cumin
1 tsp.
ground coriander
Kosher salt
6 oz.
roughly torn baguette (about 4 cups)
2 pt.
(4 cups) grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4
red onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp.
olive oil

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to a small pot, add canola oil and heat to 350°F.
2. Step 2In a food processor, pulse garlic, yellow onion and 1/2 cup spinach until very finely chopped. Add chickpeas, flour, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse to combine (chickpeas should be chopped but coarse). Form mixture into 2-Tbsp balls and fry in batches until golden brown, turning as necessary, 4 minutes. (Note: Oil must remain between 340°F and 360°F or balls will fall apart; adjust heat as needed.)
3. Step 3In a food processor, pulse baguette to form coarse crumbs; transfer to baking sheet and toast until dry and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Finely chop remaining 4 cups spinach and fold into salad. Top with crumbs and serve with falafel.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 615 calories, 32 g fat (3 g saturated), 17 g protein, 905 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrates, 14 g fiber

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