Lamb 'Falafel' With Lemony Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb 'Falafel' With Lemony Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the tahini sauce:; 1 cup tahini; 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed; Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed; Pinch cayenne; For the 'falafel':; 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained; 3/4 pound ground lamb; 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped (3 tablespoons); 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Large pinch cayenne; 1/2 cup olive oil, for pan-frying.

Servings: persons

For the tahini sauce:
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
Pinch cayenne
For the 'falafel':
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained
3/4 pound ground lamb
3 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Large pinch cayenne
1/2 cup olive oil, for pan-frying.

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["1. To make the sauce, combine ingredients in a food processor. With motor on ""puree,"" add 1/2 to 3/4 cup water through feed tube until mixture is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Sauce should be thinner than hummus.", "2. For the balls, in a large bowl, mash 112 cup chickpeas with a potato masher or fork. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon. Form into 11/4-inch balls.", "3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook balls in batches, turning occasionally until golden brown all over and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately, with sauce on the side."]

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the tahini sauce:, 1 cup tahini, 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Lamb 'Falafel' With Lemony 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.

Lamb 'Falafel' With Lemony Tahini Sauce

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