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Fried cabbage and falafel with herb dressing | Green everyday food
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Fried cabbage and falafel with herb dressing | Green everyday food

A mild, filling dish with fried cabbage, golden falafel and a fresh herb dressing — simple, green everyday food.

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45 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Falafel

    • 8.5 oz chickpeas, drained
    • 8.5 oz beans, drained
    • 1 stk onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fed garlic, crushed
    • 1 stk carrot, grated
    • 2 tbsp flour or breadcrumbs
    • ½ tsp stock powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 knsp pepper
    • 2 tbsp oil (for frying)

  • Fried cabbage

    • 0.5 stk white cabbage, shredded
    • 1 stk onion, in wedges
    • 1 tbsp butter or oil
    • 1 skv lemon, juice
    • 1 tsp salt

  • Herb dressing

    • about 0.8 cup low-fat or plain yoghurt
    • 1 fed garlic, crushed
    • 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 skv lemon or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the falafel mixture

    1. Mash chickpeas and beans coarsely (a little texture is fine)
    2. Stir in onion, garlic, grated carrot, stock powder, salt and pepper
    3. Add flour/breadcrumbs and mix until the mixture can be shaped (add 1 tbsp more if too wet)
    8 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Shape and fry the falafel

    1. Shape 12–16 small falafel with damp hands or a spoon
    2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the falafel golden on all sides
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pan
  3. 3

    Fry the cabbage

    1. Melt butter/oil in the pan and fry the onion for 1 minute
    2. Add the shredded cabbage and fry until soft with lightly caramelised edges
    3. Season with salt and a splash of lemon juice
    8 min
    Medium heat
    Pan
  4. 4

    Mix the herb dressing

    1. Mix yoghurt with garlic, chives, salt and a splash of lemon/vinegar
    2. Taste — the dressing should be fresh and lightly tart
    4 min
    Bowl
  5. 5

    Plate and serve

    1. Divide the fried cabbage onto plates
    2. Top with falafel and drizzle with herb dressing
    3. Serve with rye bread or a crisp salad on the side
    3 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

460kcal

Protein

18g

Fat

14g

Carbs

52g

Serving Size

380g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Restrictions

  • Contains Dairy

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the falafel on top of the fried cabbage and drizzle with herb dressing.
  • • Top with chives or sesame for extra freshness and crunch.
  • • Leftovers work well for lunch: cabbage + falafel in a wrap or pita, dressing on the side.

Drink Pairings

  • • Glass: Lemon water

Side Pairings

  • • Crisp salad
  • • Rye bread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store cabbage, falafel and dressing separately in airtight containers in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze the falafel separately on a tray, then bag them. Cabbage and dressing are best fresh.

Reheating

  • • Pan: Reheat falafel and cabbage in a pan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Stir the dressing and serve cold. (Medium heat)

Tips

Preparation

  • • The falafel are easiest to shape with a damp spoon or wet hands.
  • • Shred the cabbage finely – then it softens and sweetens quickly.
  • • Make the dressing first and let it sit while you fry.

Cooking

  • • Fry over medium heat so the falafel set without burning.
  • • Stir the cabbage now and then so it gets lightly caramelised edges without drying out.

Serving

  • • The dressing tastes best after 10 minutes in the fridge.
  • • Serve with rye bread or a crisp salad on the side.
  • • Top with sesame seeds for extra crunch.

Variations

Flavor

  • Extra lemon in the dressing
  • More garlic
  • Add 1 tsp cumin to the falafel

Health

  • Baked falafel
  • Extra greens: add spinach to the cabbage
  • Skyr in the dressing

Method

  • Pan-fried falafel
  • Oven-baked falafel
  • Air-fryer falafel

Toppings

  • Chives
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh parsley

Author

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro.

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro.