Festive Pumpkin Falafel Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
• 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.
• 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.
• To serve, divide the pickled carrot slaw between bowls and top with pumpkin falafels and serve with yoghurt and tahini.

Steps:

• Put the pumpkin in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with cling film. Cook on High for 10 mins or until soft. Tip the chickpeas, garlic, chilli flakes, cumin and half of the parsley into a food processor, then whizz until the chickpeas are finely chopped but not smooth.
• Allow the pumpkin to cool slightly, then scoop the flesh from the skin and add to the chickpea mix with some seasoning and the breadcrumbs. Give everything a good stir, then shape into 12 little patties with your hands. Put the falafels on a plate and chill for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining parsley with the grated carrot, onion and feta cheese, then set aside. Heat the grill to Medium, then cook the falafels on a baking tray for 3-5 mins on each side until golden. Split the pitta breads lengthways and fill with the warm falafels and some of the feta salad.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. Add pumpkin, 1 tablespoon oil and water; stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times, forming a soft dough. Cover and let rest 15 minutes., Divide dough into 4 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 6-in. circle. Brush flatbreads on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook flatbreads until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Serve warm and if desired, top with fresh thyme and rosemary and serve with tzatziki sauce.