These turmeric-spiced pumpkin falafels come together in a food processor, then roast in the oven to golden-brown perfection. A punchy carrot slaw keeps things bright.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　¾ cup (120g or 4½ oz) toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

　　3 cups (90g or 3 oz) shredded kale, stems removed (about 3 large leaves)

　　1 clove garlic, crushed

　　1 (16 oz or 400g ) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, drained

　　1½ teaspoons ground turmeric

　　½ cup (6g or ¼ oz) coriander (cilantro) leaves

　　Sea salt and cracked black pepper

　　3 cups (450g or 1 lb) firmly packed grated pumpkin

　　Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing

　　Plain Greek-style yogurt and hulled tahini, to serve

　　

For the pickled carrot slaw:

6 carrots, shredded using a julienne peeler

　　2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

　　2 tablespoons honey

　　2 large red chiles, sliced

　　½ cup (6g or ¼ oz) coriander (cilantro) leaves

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).

　　

Step 2

Place the pepitas into the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the kale, garlic, chickpeas, turmeric, coriander, salt and pepper and process until well combined. Add the pumpkin and stir through to combine. Shape large tablespoonfuls of pumpkin mixture into balls. Place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper and flatten slightly. Brush well with oil, then bake for 25 minutes or until golden and crisp.

　　

Step 3

To make the pickled carrot slaw, place the carrots, vinegar, honey, chile and coriander in a bowl and toss to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes to pickle.

　　

Step 4

To serve, divide the pickled carrot slaw between bowls and top with pumpkin falafels and serve with yoghurt and tahini.

　　From Everyday Fresh: Meals in Minutes by Donna Hay, copyright © 2020. Reprinted by permission of 4th Estate, an imprint of HarperCollins.Buy the full book from Amazon or Bookshop.