My Favorite Falafel Sandwich Recipe

Name: My Favorite Falafel Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chick peas, soaked in water overnight; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves; 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 lemon, juiced; Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chick pea flour, if needed; 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, for searing; 4 Mediterranean flatbreads, no pockets; Arugula, for garnish; Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish; Red onion, sliced thin, for garnish; Smokey Tahini Sauce, for garnish, recipe follows; 1/2 cup tahini paste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 cups dried chick peas, soaked in water overnight
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chick pea flour, if needed
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, for searing
4 Mediterranean flatbreads, no pockets
Arugula, for garnish
Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish
Red onion, sliced thin, for garnish
Smokey Tahini Sauce, for garnish, recipe follows
1/2 cup tahini paste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt

1
Heat a grill pan until hot.
2
Drain the chick peas.
3
Place in food processor along with cilantro, parsley, onion, cumin, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
4
Pulse until well blended.
5
Consistency should be in the form of a paste.
6
Place mixture in a bowl and form into 2-inch patties.
7
*Cook's Note: If dry add 1 tablespoon water.
8
If too wet, add chick pea flour.
9
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add grapeseed oil.
10
Add patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
11
Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined platter to drain.
12
Set aside and keep warm.
13
To a hot grill pan, add flatbread to mark and warm on each side for 1 minute.
14
Remove.
15
Add 2 to 3 patties to each warm flatbread.
16
Top with some arugula, tomato, onion and Smoky Tahini Sauce
17
In a bowl, whisk all ingredients until a creamy consistency is reached.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried chick peas, soaked in water overnight, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves, 1 small onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, My Favorite Falafel Sandwich 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.

My Favorite Falafel Sandwich

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