Keto Falafel Recipe - Easy Low Carb Vegetarian Nuggets (2024)

These yummy Keto Falafel Nuggets are loaded with flavor – just like the real deal! They are a great meat-free vegetarian lunch, dinner or as a snack (straight from the fridge).

By themselves, the Low Carb Falafel are also low in fat – make sure to serve them up with a high-fat dipping sauce. If you are dairy free, swap the dipping sauce for Low Carb Mayonnaise or Garlic Aioli.

This Keto Falafel recipe makes approximately 18 nuggets. We’ve broken down the nutritional information to reflect 1 serving as 1 falafel nugget with 2 teaspoons of dipping sauce (2g net carbs total per serving), to help you calculate your macros.

Store leftover Low Carb Falafel in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be enjoyed both warm and chilled.

Keto Falafel Ingredients

• 1 small Onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves of Garlic
• ½ cup of Cilantro
• ½ cup of Fresh Parsley
• 8 ounces of Cauliflower
• ½ cup of Almond Flour
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon of Cumin, ground
• 2 teaspoon of Salt
• 1 teaspoon of Xanthan Gum
• ½ teaspoon of Turmeric, ground
• ½ teaspoon of Chili Powder
• Dipping Sauce Ingredients
• ½ cup of Sour Cream
• 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice
• ½ teaspoon of Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon of Salt
• Pinch of Smoked Paprika
• Pinch of Pepper

How to Make Keto Falafel

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Break the cauliflower into florets and place into your food processor, blend into chunky rice texture. Scrape out into a bowl and set aside.
3. Without cleaning out your food processor, add the onion, garlic, parsley and cilantro. Blend until finely chopped.
4. Add the cauliflower back in, along with the remaining falafel ingredients. Blend until just combined.
5. Gently form the mixture into discs, each about 2 tablespoons of mixture. You can also use a cookie scoop for this.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning the cookie sheet halfway through.
7. To make the dipping sauce, add all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.
8. Enjoy the falafels hot from the oven, or cool and enjoy cold, with a side of dipping sauce.

Looking for more Keto Vegetarian meals, check out our;

• Keto Eggplant Parmesan
• Keto Mushroom Risotto
• Keto Spinach Quiche
• Keto Indian Egg Curry

To make a larger batch of this Keto Falafel recipe adjust the servings above.

Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.