Lentil Falafel with Mango Sauce

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Lentil Falafel with Mango Sauce
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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 6 h. 44 min.
Ready in
Calories:
3244
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie3,244 cal.(154 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat339 g(292 %)
Carbohydrates44 g(29 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage13.3 g(44 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E31.9 mg(266 %)
Vitamin K80.3 μg(134 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin5.4 mg(45 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate149 μg(50 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin8.6 μg(19 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C57 mg(60 %)
Potassium813 mg(20 %)
Calcium93 mg(9 %)
Magnesium112 mg(37 %)
Iron6.2 mg(41 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc2.7 mg(34 %)
Saturated fatty acids67.5 g
Uric acid102 mg
Cholesterol3 mg
Complete sugar18 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
250 grams red Lentils
1 (organic) lemon
1 garlic clove
1 pc fresh ginger (about 2 cm or 1/2 inch)
1 handful Fresh herbs cilantro and parsley)
salt
1 ½ liters Peanut oil (for cooking)
1 ripe Mango
3 scallions
1 red chili pepper
brown sugar (to taste)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Soak lentils overnight in cold water.

2.

The next day, rinse lemon with hot water, dry off, zest and juice. Peel and mince garlic. Peel and grate ginger. Rinse herbs, shake dry and mince leaves.

3.

Drain lentils and puree in a food processor (not too fine). Combine with garlic, ginger, lemon zest and herbs. Season with salt and lemon juice. Use a spoon to shape into small patties. Heat oil in a pan and fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4.

Peel mango, cut flesh from core and mince. Rinse and mince scallions. Rinse chile, remove seeds and ribs and mince. Combine mango, scallions, chile, remaining lemon juice, sugar and salt, to taste.

Serve falafel with mango sauce and cilantro. 

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