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Taste: Curried Falafel with Kale Salad and On Saison

Dec 30, 2016 11:17AM ● By Style

Curried Falafel with Kale Salad

For the Curried Falafel

Whole Bowls: Complete 
Gluten-Free and Vegetarian 
Meals to Power Your Day by 
Allison Day (Skyhorse 
Publishing, 2016, $24.99)
  • 1 tbsp. refined avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped 
  • 2 cloves garlic 
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas 
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice 
  • 1 tbsp. curry powder 
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt 
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour 


For the Dressing 

  • 3 tbsp. tahini
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. water 
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup 
  • 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast 
  • 2 tsp. curry powder 
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt 
  • Ground black pepper, to taste 


For the Kale Salad

  • 1/2 bunch (4–5 cups) kale, de-stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or grated
  • 1 regular cucumber, peeled and diced 
Make the Curried Falafel: Preheat oven to 425-degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with oil. In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until a paste forms. Add chickpeas, lemon juice, curry powder and salt; pulse until fully combined. Pulse in chickpea flour until fully combined (will look like very thick hummus). Rest for 30–40 minutes at room temperature to allow flour to absorb excess moisture. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with oil. Scoop 2–3 tablespoon-sized rounds onto parchment; roll into balls. Bake for 25 minutes. Serves 4.


Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. 


Make the Kale Salad: In a large salad bowl, massage kale until bright green and tender. Add carrots, cucumber, and dressing; toss to combine.

 

To Serve: Add a bed of salad to bowls; top with a few falafel.

DEVICE BREWING COMPANY’S HAZE: ON SAISON

Device is a small, family-run brewery with a kid- and dog-friendly taproom just east of Downtown Sacramento. Since 2013 they’ve been producing a variety of brews, from West Coast-style ales to their award-winning Brits in Moscow Russian Imperial Stout and Kid Casual Blond Ale. Their seasonal Haze: On Saison is a French-style farmhouse ale that’s fermented at warm temperatures, thus giving it the characteristic flavor profile of a classic saison. Well-balanced and remarkably complex yet simple, it’s a light, malty beer that clocks in at 5.3-percent ABV, with hints of clove, pepper and fruit notes. The combination of being mildly tart and bitter with a spicy kick make it a perfect pairing for the assortment of flavors in Curried Falafel.

—Eden Tuscano, 36 Handles Restaurant & Pub


SIP ON THIS

Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon

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Price: $12.99 (Suggested retail price)

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Chateau Souverain Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Inviting aromas of roasted pears, lemon citrus and subtle baking spice with luscious layers of pineapple and crème brûlée; full-bodied with a plush texture and balanced acidity with a long, flavorful finish

Price: $12.99 (Suggested retail price)

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