Falafel With Tahini and Cilantro Sauces

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Crispy falafel served with creamy tahini and zesty cilantro sauces
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked drained chickpeas
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
7 tablespoons flour
4 cups vegetable oil
1/3 cup tahini
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 green onions , chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch sugar
warm pita bread
shredded lettuce
diced tomato

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
739
Sugar
7g
Fat
36g
Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made of ground chickpeas, herbs and spices. It is a popular street food and vegetarian option around the world. Falafel balls are typically deep-fried until crispy on the outside, and served with warm pita bread, salad and sauces. In this recipe, we serve crispy falafel with two delicious sauces: creamy tahini and zesty cilantro. This dish is perfect for a light lunch, appetizer or snack.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, lemon juice and garlic; pulse until mixture is finely chopped.
2.Add coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, cayenne and baking powder; pulse until mixture is combined.
3.Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in flour until well combined.
4.Shape mixture into balls; flatten to form small discs.
5.In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
6.Fry falafel until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
7.For tahini sauce, mix tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cayenne in a small bowl until smooth.
8.For cilantro sauce, combine cilantro, garlic, green onions, red pepper flakes, peanut oil, vegetable oil, salt, pepper and sugar in a small bowl.
9.Serve falafel with warm pita bread, shredded lettuce, diced tomato and both sauces.

PROS

Falafel is a nutritious and flavorful vegetarian option that is high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Tahini and cilantro sauces add extra flavor and creaminess to the dish.

This dish is vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

Deep-frying the falafel makes them high in calories and fat.

Preparing falafel dough can be time-consuming and requires a food processor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Falafel made with chickpeas is high in protein, fiber, vitamin C, iron and magnesium.
Tahini is a good source of healthy fats and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc and copper.
Cilantro is a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C and antioxidants.

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