FALAFEL BALLS MARINARA
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Falafel balls are flavorful, deep-fried balls made primarily from ground chickpeas and a blend of spices, served with a rich marinara sauce. They're a great source of protein and iron, making them a nutritious choice for various meal programs.
This item is served across various meal programs in NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for FALAFEL BALLS MARINARA
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of FALAFEL BALLS MARINARA shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Falafel Balls Marinara combines the delicious flavors of Middle Eastern falafel with a rich Italian marinara sauce, creating a delightful fusion dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- •1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- •1 small onion, chopped
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •2 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp ground coriander
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp baking powder
- •2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- •3 tbsp olive oil
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until mixture is coarse and well combined.
- 3Add flour to the mixture and pulse a few more times until just combined.
- 4Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 5Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 6Transfer the falafel balls to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the falafel balls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 7Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Chef Tips
- For a gluten-free option, use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.