Falafel with parsley salad

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Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes

Healthy options: Egg free; Gluten free; Healthy; Vegetarian

Serves: 4

Type: Family; Salad

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Photography: Richard Mortimer

By Suzanne Gibbs

Ingredients

100g falafel mix
4 spring onions, half finely chopped, half sliced lengthways
1 large potato, peeled, grated
1 cup chopped parsley
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
lemon wedges and natural yogurt, to serve

Preparation method

Combine falafel mix and ½ cup water in a bowl. Add finely chopped onion, potato and half of parsley. Mix until combined. With wet hands, form into patties.

In another bowl, combine sliced onion, remaining parsley and tomato. Season and toss with 1 tablespoon of oil.

Heat remaining oil in a frying pan on medium. Fry falafel for 5 minutes, turning frequently, until golden all over. Serve with parsley salad, lemon wedges and yogurt.

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