Falafel with Spicy Feta Sauce

Instructions

• 1

  To make the falafel, rinse the chickpeas and put them in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with cold water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight.

• 2

  Rinse the chickpeas and drain well in a fine mesh sieve.

• 3

  Combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, green onions, garlic, salt and spices in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely ground, stopping to scrape down the side of the bowl as necessary.

• 4

  Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes , (this releases the starch from the chickpeas, making them easier to shape).

• 5

  Scoop two heaped tablespoons of falafel mixture and gently shape into a slightly flattened ball. Repeat to make 12.

• 6

  Place the falafel in the AIR FRY basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. Spray with the oil to coat. Turn the falafel over and spray the other side.

• 7

  Preheat the oven. Select AIRFRY/SUPER CONVECTION/450°F/15 minutes and press start.

• 8

  Once preheated, place the basket into the AIR FRY position and cook for 15 minutes until lightly browned and crispy.

• 9

  To make the spicy feta sauce, combine the feta, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the feta is smooth, stopping to scrape down the side of the bowl as necessary.

• 10

  With the machine running, slowly add the oil and process until incorporated.

• 11

  Combine the water and lemon juice in a small bowl. With the machine running, add the lemon juice mixture and process until a sauce forms. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

• 12

  Spoon the feta sauce onto serving plates, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Top with falafel and serve with dressed salad leaves.