The new year is already in the starting blocks and with it the desire for new things and, last but not least, the annual New Year’s resolutions.
According to the motto „New Year, new happiness“, the beginning of the year means a new start for many and arouses interest in trying out and daring to try something new. Classics such as finally overcoming your inner weakness and using your gym membership, spending less time in front of the screen or making your diet healthier and more conscious or even vegan, are in the running every year. The reinterpretation of January as “Veganuary” is one of the most popular variations of new beginnings and will ring in 2024 again with extensive, tasty plant-based recipes.
It is common knowledge that New Year’s resolutions tend to be thrown aside after just a few weeks. In order to stay true to a resolution in the long term, MasterPRO offers help when it comes to healthy and plant-based nutrition: With the air fryers from the iRocket line, the Bergner Group brand not only makes it easier to prepare various dishes, but also scores particularly well when it comes to preparing low-fat dishes. In keeping with Veganuary, MasterPRO provides delicious and versatile highlights from plant-based cuisine.
Crispy falafel from MasterPRO’s Rocket 700
Falafel are now an integral part of everyday culinary diversity. The small chickpea patties originally come from Arabic cuisine and are a highlight in a warm wrap or as a side dish to light and hearty main dishes. In keeping with the upcoming Veganuary, the flavor-intensive mini patties are a super tasty alternative to fish or meat and add an internationally popular flavor component to potatoes, vegetables and salads. Prepared in the air fryer, the healthy balls have a low fat content and provide a lot of natural protein thanks to the high proportion of chickpeas.
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients: 400 g dried chickpeas, alternatively: from a can/jar
5 garlic cloves cut
1 small onion chopped
1 large handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 small handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground pepper Chili flakes or chili powder to taste
1 tsp baking powder (optional, see notes) Oil spray
1. One day before preparing the falafel: Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl, fill with plenty of water (the chickpeas should be covered with water by at least 7 cm, add more water if necessary) and leave to soak for 18-24 hours. Then pour off the water, collect the chickpeas in a sieve and pat dry with a paper towel. If using jarred or canned chickpeas, this step can be skipped and just drain off the excess water.
2. Place the chickpeas in a food processor (for example from MasterPRO’s FOODIES ROBOTS line) along with all other ingredients. Depending on the size of the device, you can work in several batches. Blend the mixture for about 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the food processor and blend again. Repeat this process a few times until everything is well mixed but not mushy.
3. Place the falafel mixture in a bowl in the refrigerator for about 45-60 minutes.
4. Portion the mixture using an ice cream scoop or spoon and shape it into the desired shape with your hands. Repeat this step with the entire mass.
5. Spray the falafel balls and the air fryer basket with a little oil to prevent sticking, load the air fryer basket with the balls so that they do not touch each other and heat the hot air fryer to 190 ° C and set the timer for 15 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the falafel balls over and fry until they are slightly brown and crispy on the outside.
Air fryers are widely known and popular for quickly preparing low-fat dishes and it is no longer a secret that the possibilities of these popular kitchen aids now extend beyond fries and oven-baked vegetables. When it comes to homemade granola or crispy chickpeas etc., MasterPRO’s Airfryer makes everyday preparation easier with up to eleven preset functions.
MasterPRO’s creative air fryer recipes provide the ideal basis for giving New Year’s resolutions a motivational boost and providing culinary assistance when it comes to healthier eating.
