Falafel with Hawaiian Sauce
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Falafel with Hawaiian Sauce is a flavorful meat alternative made from ground chickpeas and spices, fried to a crispy texture and paired with a sweet and tangy sauce. This dish is a good source of protein and iron.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians plan menus with this alongside Jelly, Mashed Potatoes, and Peppers & Onions for a balanced and satisfying meal.
This item is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Falafel with Hawaiian Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Falafel with Hawaiian Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Crispy falafel paired with a sweet and tangy Hawaiian sauce makes for a delightful meat alternative dish, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- •1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- •1 small onion, finely chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp ground coriander
- •1 tsp baking powder
- •1 cup pineapple chunks
- •3 tbsp ketchup
- •2 tbsp soy sauce
- •1 tbsp honey
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a food processor with onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and baking powder. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- 2Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4In a small saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5Serve the falafel warm, drizzled with the Hawaiian sauce.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture.
- Store leftover falafel in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use canned chickpeas if short on time; just ensure they are well-drained.
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.