AIP & Paleo Falafel
These AIP falafel are made with a base of cauliflower and plantains which makes this a great low carb option. This AIP cauliflower recipe is packed with herbs and seasonings to make them delicious! The AIP & paleo falafel is pan fried in a skillet to get the crispy outside that makes falafel so good! This will be your new favorite way to eat cauliflower!
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cauliflower florets Fresh
- ½ Green plantain
- ½ Medium Yellow onion
- ¼ Cup Parsley
- ¼ Cup Cilantro
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Cassava flour
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ Teaspoon Ginger powder
Instructions
- Start by taking your cauliflower and chopping the florets off the head of the cauliflower. Measure out 2 cups of cauliflower florets and add them to a food processor.
- Next take your green plantain, cut it in half and remove the peel. Add the plantain to the food processor as well.
- Cut off the excess stems of the cilantro and parsley and measure them out and add them to the food processor. Take your onion and garlic , remove the peel, and add them to the food processor. Finally add in the cassava flour, olive oil, and spices and seasonings to the food processor.
- Blend on high until everything is well incorporated. The cauliflower should be in small chunks and the mixture should stick together but still be coarse.
- Take a large cast iron skillet and set to medium high heat. Add a generous amount of oil to the skillet and let heat.
- While the skillet is heating, from your dough into small discs. About 2 tablespoons of dough or about the size of a ping pong ball. It makes about 14.
- When the skillet is hot, add the falafel to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes for each side. Before flipping the falafel add another generous glug of oil to make sure both sides brown evenly.
- When they are done cooking, serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
This is the cast iron skillet I like to use!
Can I use Frozen Cauliflower?
For this AIP cauliflower recipe to work well you have to use fresh cauliflower. Frozen cauliflower holds a lot of moisture and will release it while cooking. This will leave you with a very mushy Falafel.
Can I use a yellow Plantain?
Plantains are starchy and add a good flavor and consistency to this paleo falafel, so don’t leave it out! It also helps them to bind together well. You need to use green plantain because it is more firm and has a savory flavor. Yellow plantains are very sweet and will lend a strange flavor to these paleo falafel.
Do I need to use fresh herbs?
It is very important for this AIP Cauliflower recipe that you use fresh herbs! The herbs are what give falafel its signature green color. Dried parsley and cilantro will not have the same effect.