Sweet Potato Falafel Salad

Ingredients

• 150g sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 120g chickpeas, drained
• 20g oats
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 40g rocket
• 80g cucumber, chopped
• 80g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 40g red onion, finely sliced
• 50g Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

1. 1Boil or steam the sweet potato for 10–12 minutes until soft, then drain well.
2. 2Mash the sweet potato with the chickpeas, oats, coriander, cumin and smoked paprika, then form into small falafel-style patties.
3. 3Bake the patties at 200°C for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until firm and lightly golden.
4. 4Toss the rocket, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion together.
5. 5Mix the Greek yoghurt with lemon juice for a quick dressing, then serve with the warm falafel patties over the salad.