Falafel with Aubergine Dip
Falafel with Aubergine Dip | Healthy Snack Recipes - Flora ProActiv
Middle Eastern meals are well known for their health benefits with their selections of ingredients. The falafel with aubergine dip is a great light meal or starter.
- Recipe serves: 4
- Prep Time 25 min
- Cook Time 25 min
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 40 grams Flora pro.activ Buttery
- pinch paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 400 grams tinned chickpeas, drained
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pitta bread to serve
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas mark 6.
- For the aubergine dip, cut the aubergine in half lengthways, place on baking sheet and brush with oil. Roast in oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Grill the pepper until skin has blackened. Cool and then peel off skin. Remove seeds and finely chop flesh. Place in a bowl with garlic, Flora ProActiv Buttery spread, spices and herbs.
- Spoon out aubergine flesh, chop finely and add to bowl. Mix well and season to taste.
- For the falafel, place all ingredients except for oil in a food processor and blend until smooth or the texture you prefer. Form the mix into small balls and flatten slightly.
- Brush with the oil and bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve both the aubergine and falafel with salad, in pitta breads or with crudités. Both can be kept in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information
| Serving | |
|---|---|
| Serving | |
| Nutrient Type | Value |
| Energy (kcal) | 336 kcal |
| Energy (kJ) | 1401 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g) | 35.5 g |
| Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g) | 25.7 g |
| Sugar (g) | 6.0 g |
| Fibre (g) | 9.9 g |
| Fat (g) | 19.0 g |
| Saturated fat (g) | 3.0 g |
| Unsaturated fat (g) | 10.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 8.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 2.2 g |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 mg |
| Sodium (mg) | 409 mg |
| Salt (g) | 1.02 g |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 935 IU |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 36.9 mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 101 mg |
| Iron (mg) | 3.29 mg |
| Potassium (mg) | 544 mg |
