Name: Easy Vegan Falafel (Freezer-Friendly!)
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 12 (falafel)
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can chickpeas ((rinsed, drained and patted dry)); 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley ((or sub cilantro)); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium shallots ((minced // 2 shallots yield ~ 3/4 cup or 65 g // or sub white onion)); 2 Tbsp raw sesame seeds ((or sub finely chopped nuts, such as pecans)); 1 1/2 tsp cumin ((plus more to taste)); 1/4 tsp each sea salt and black pepper ((plus more to taste)); 1 healthy pinch each cardamom and coriander ((optional)); 3-4 Tbsp all-purpose flour ((or sub oat flour or gluten-free blend with varied results)); 3-4 Tbsp avocado oil for cooking ((or sub any neutral oil with a high smoke point)); Panko bread crumbs for coating ((optional // see instructions // gluten-free as needed)); Garlic Dill Sauce ((for serving // found within the Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potato Recipe))