Falafel With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Falafel With Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs fresh fava beans in the pod, shelled (or 1 1/2 lbs frozen fava beans); 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tsp fine salt; 1 tsp baharat or Moroccan spice mix, plus additional 1/4 tsp, for sprinkling; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/3 cup flour; None None Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves; None None FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE; 2/3 cup tahini; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, crushed

Servings: persons

5 lbs fresh fava beans in the pod, shelled (or 1 1/2 lbs frozen fava beans)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp fine salt
1 tsp baharat or Moroccan spice mix, plus additional 1/4 tsp, for sprinkling
2 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup flour
None None Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
None None FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE
2/3 cup tahini
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed

1
Place fava beans in large saucepan of boiling water; boil for 2 mins or until just tender. Drain. Refresh under cold running water; drain well. Remove grey skins. Reserve a handful of beans for serving.
2
Process remaining fava beans, chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, salt and spices until finely chopped. Shape mixture firmly into oval shapes. Place falafel on a tray lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
For the tahini sauce, whisk all ingredients and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl until smooth. Season to taste.
4
Coat falafel in flour; shake off excess. Fill a large saucepan one-third full with oil; heat until a cube of bread browns in 10 secs. Using a spoon, lower falafel in batches into oil. Deep-fry, turning occasionally, for 2 mins or until browned; drain on paper towels.
5
Serve falafel with tahini sauce, reserved fava beans and mint leaves. Sprinkle with additional 1/4 tsp baharat.

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs fresh fava beans in the pod, shelled (or 1 1/2 lbs frozen fava beans), 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Falafel With Tahini Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Falafel With Tahini Sauce

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