White Bean, Mint and Pea Falafels with Creamy White Bean Hummus

Spring is quickly turning into summer here in Toronto.  It happens every year but I will say that MAY did not disappoint!  May has become my favourite month of the year and with good reason.  The leaves on the trees arrive, flowers appear and fruit trees burst wide open.  Yes, May is simply gorgeous.  With the good weather (and relaxed restrictions) comes all the opportunities to finally get together with old friends and family.

I have partnered up with Crockpot™  this month to showcase their NEW Lunch Crock Food Warmer.  These little machines are genius, let me start there.  I mean, how convenient can you get?  You can fill them up and take them with you anywhere you want/need to go and plug in when you arrive to keep whatever it is, warm and ready to eat! They are cute, colourful (they offer many different colours)and have a seal and store lid for less spills on the go. I made these WHITE BEAN PEA AND MINT FALAFEL and sent the mister off to work with them.  He plugged in the machine in the kitchen and his falafels were ready to eat when he was.  He can’t wait for slow cooked stews, soups, oats and even pasta.  

I used my Crockpot™ Design Series 3-Quart Manual Slow Cooker to cook the beans for both the falafel AND the hummus.  Using these slow cookers has become a life saver for me.  I can turn it on and walk away without the fear of anything burning.  I return to my slow cooker when I’m ready to create.  Just beyond handy!