As a busy mom, you want to make sure your family is eating healthy and nutritious meals. But you’re also short on time. So how can you make something delicious and healthy without spending hours in the kitchen? Our millet falafel recipe has got you covered! It’s packed with protein, easy to make, and ready in no time. Let’s dive right into the details!
What You Need
For our millet falafel recipe, here are the ingredients that you will need:
4 cups cooked millet, chickpeas*, or cannellini beans (or 2 cups millet + 2 cups chickpeas or cannellini beans)
1 cup parsley
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup dill
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup red onion
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
For the baking sheet: 1/8-1/4 c olive oil
Pita bread or lettuce leaves for serving
Serve with cucumber, red onion, tomato, dark green leafy lettuce, Kalamata olives, bell peppers.
Hummus, Tahini Sauce, Tzatziki Sauce
*Raw and soaked overnight
How to Make It
Making millet falafel is a breeze!
First cook the millet. This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to a week. I like to make the millet the day before so it is chilled, and if I am adding chickpeas, I start them soaking at the same time.
1 cup uncooked millet
3 cups water
Pour millet into boiling water and simmer for 25 minutes
Then place herbs, chunked onion, and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend well. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the olive oil, into the food processor. Pulse until everything is combined but still slightly chunky. If it appears too dry, add up to 1/4 cup of water(if needed) a little at a time until it forms a thick paste. Then scoop out tablespoonfuls of mixture and shape them into small balls or patties. Oil a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, flipping them at 15 minutes. Serve with pita bread or lettuce leaves if desired and enjoy!
There you have it – an easy, tasty millet falafel recipe that takes only minutes to prepare. With this dish, you get all the benefits of protein from the millet plus extra flavor from added herbs and spices. Plus it’s vegan so everyone can enjoy it! For busy moms who want to provide their families with healthy meals without sacrificing time in the kitchen, this is definitely a winner. Enjoy!
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