Falafels & Whipped Feta Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Falafels & Whipped Feta Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Falafels; 16 ounces dry chick peas; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash onion & herb; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 30-40 ounces grapeseed oil, or other frying oil; Whipped Feta Dip; 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese; 2 garlic cloves; 4 ounces cream cheese; juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Falafels
16 ounces dry chick peas
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash onion & herb
1 bunch fresh cilantro
30-40 ounces grapeseed oil, or other frying oil
Whipped Feta Dip
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 garlic cloves
4 ounces cream cheese
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Place strained chick peas in food processor and blend on high.
2
Remove 1/2 cup ground chick peas to make room for other ingredients.
3
Add other ingredients and blend on high again, take the lid off and scrape ingredients down several times.
4
Mix on high until well blended (this may take a few times of mixing), transfer to a large bowl, and mix again with a spoon.
5
Grab a spoonful of the mixture and roll into small balls; place on a plate.
6
Heat grape seed oil in a heavy pot, or deep fryer until hot (375 degrees) and starting to bubble.
7
Place falafel balls into the oil, and after a minute scrape gently if they are stuck to the bottom of the pan.
8
Fry until brown and crispy, turning them in the oil if necessary. It can take up to 15 minutes on the first batch. You may have to do 2-3 batches.
9
Blend first 3 ingredients on high in a food processor until creamy.
10
Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy, scraping down if necessary.
11
Transfer to a small bowl, drizzle top with olive oil and light sprinkling of parsley (fresh if you have it).

1302

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Falafels, 16 ounces dry chick peas, 1 small onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Falafels & Whipped Feta Cream 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.

Falafels & Whipped Feta Cream Sauce

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