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: 2 cans chickpeas 14 oz each, drained, liquid reserved; 8 green onions trimmed and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped; 3 cloves garlic crushed; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs dry white; vegetable oil for deep frying; 6 pita breads warmed; mixed salad; sauce; lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 cans chickpeas 14 oz each, drained, liquid reserved
8 green onions trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 egg
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup breadcrumbs dry white
vegetable oil for deep frying
6 pita breads warmed
mixed salad
sauce
lemon wedges

1
Place the drained chickpeas and 3 tbsp of the reserved liquid in a food processor; process until almost smooth. Add the onions, cilantro, parsley, garlic, egg, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper and baking powder; process until combined. Add breadcrumbs; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
2
Divide mixture into 18 pieces; roll into balls. Flatten into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Set aside for 15 mins to firm.
3
Half-fill a deep skillet with oil. Heat on medium heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread browns in 1 min). Deep-fry falafel, in batches, for 6-7 mins until well browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
4
Fill pita with falafel and salad. Serve with tahini sauce and lemon wedges.

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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: 2 cans chickpeas 14 oz each, drained, liquid reserved, 8 green onions trimmed and coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, 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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