Falafel Hash

4.5
(4)

While I have made falafel before, I find that it's a whole process for patties that end up being a lot of extra work given that this recipe is, in essence, deconstructed then accompanied by other complementary vegetables.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
6 cups
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 8 mushrooms, halved and sliced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 yam, peeled and cubed

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon onion (nigella) seeds

  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds

  • 1 teaspoon chile powder

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ head cauliflower, chopped

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • ¾ cup vegetable stock

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 3 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 lime, juiced

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large flat-sided skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Add yam and cook for 2 minutes.

  2. Stir cumin, coriander, onion seeds, black mustard seeds, chile powder, paprika, and turmeric into the skillet; cook and stir until evenly distributed, about 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, chickpeas, salt, and black pepper; stir until combined.

  3. Mix vegetable stock and tomato paste together in a small bowl; pour into the skillet. Cover and cook until yam is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach, parsley, lemon juice, and lime juice and cook until flavors combine, about 1 minute.

Cook's Note:

Use split or whole mustard seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387 Calories
13g Fat
63g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 683mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 95mg 106%
Calcium 158mg 12%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1694mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.