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Edamame Falafel with Spicy Lemon Aioli

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Easy falafel made with frozen edamame, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs, served with a spicy lemon aioli.

Ingredients

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Lemon Aioli:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 medium lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha

Falafel:

  • 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame (from a 10-ounce frozen bag)
  • 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs (cilantro and Italian parsley)
  • 1 large egg (optional)
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

To make in the oven:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together aioli ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Prepare edamame according to package directions; let slightly cool.
  3. Place all falafel ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until a slightly chunky, consistent mixture forms. Place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack with cooking spray; set aside.
  5. Form mixture into 2-inch balls; line on the prepared wire rack. Bake 15-17 minutes, or until outside is lightly browned and crispy.
  6. Serve falafel hot with spicy lemon aioli.

To make in the air fryer:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together aioli ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Prepare edamame according to package directions; let slightly cool.
  3. Place all falafel ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until a slightly chunky, consistent mixture forms. Place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
  5. Form mixture into 2-inch balls; working in batches if needed, place a few falafel balls in the air fryer basket (make sure there is a little space between each). Cook 14-16 minutes, or until outside is lightly browned and crispy. Repeat with remaining falafel balls.
  6. Serve falafel hot with spicy lemon aioli.

Notes

Cooking Tip: Swap the edamame for chickpeas.

Nutrition

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