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: 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained chickpeas; 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or water; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying; Warm pita bread, split in half lengthwise; Tahini Sauce, recipe follows; Sliced tomatoes; Shredded lettuce; 1/3 cup tahini paste (sesame seed paste); 1/2 cup water, or more as needed; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch cayenne

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cooked and drained chickpeas
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or water
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Warm pita bread, split in half lengthwise
Tahini Sauce, recipe follows
Sliced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
1/3 cup tahini paste (sesame seed paste)
1/2 cup water, or more as needed
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne

1
Combine the chickpeas, onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor.
2
Process on high speed until it forms a smooth paste, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
3
Transfer to a bowl and add the baking powder and flour.
4
Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
5
Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
6
Heat the oil to 360 degrees F. in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
7
With damp hands, shape the chickpea batter into balls about 1 1/2 tablespoons each and then flatten into patties.
8
Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Open the pita bread halves and insert 2 or 3 falafel patties into each.
11
Drizzle with the tahini sauce and layer the tomatoes and lettuce on top.
12
Serve immediately.
13
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.
14
Process on high speed to make a creamy sauce.
15
Adjust seasoning, to taste, and serve with the falafel, as a dip or sauce for the sandwiches.

2363

kcal

Calories

243

Fat

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained chickpeas, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or water, 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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