Keto Falafel Recipe - Easy Low Carb Vegetarian Nuggets
These yummy Keto Falafel Nuggets are loaded with flavor - just like the real deal! They are a great meat-free vegetarian lunch, dinner or as a snack (straight from the fridge).
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 44kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small Onion roughly chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Cilantro
- ½ cup Fresh Parsley
- 8 ounces Cauliflower
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Cumin ground
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Pinch Smoked Paprika
- Pinch Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Break the cauliflower into florets and place into your food processor, blend into chunky rice texture. Scrape out into a bowl and set aside.
- Without cleaning out your food processor, add the onion, garlic, parsley and cilantro. Blend until finely chopped.
- Add the cauliflower back in, along with the remaining falafel ingredients. Blend until just combined.
- Gently form the mixture into discs, each about 2 tablespoons of mixture. You can also use a cookie scoop for this.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning the cookie sheet halfway through.
- To make the dipping sauce, add all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.
- Enjoy the falafels hot from the oven, or cool and enjoy cold, with a side of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
