Sweet Potato Falafel Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sweet Potato Falafel; 1 cooked sweet potato; 14 ounces chickpeas, rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Cucumber and Avocado Salad; 2 large cucumbers, diced; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup red onions or 1/4 cup shallot, minced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (plus a splash for good measure); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Tahini sauce; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup water; Assembling ingredients; 2 -3 cups arugula; 4 pita pockets

Servings: persons

Sweet Potato Falafel
1 cooked sweet potato
14 ounces chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cucumber and Avocado Salad
2 large cucumbers, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onions or 1/4 cup shallot, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (plus a splash for good measure)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tahini sauce
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
Assembling ingredients
2 -3 cups arugula
4 pita pockets

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Sweet Potato Falafel:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0 and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor, and pulse until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to over blend or puree. The ingredients should hold together, but maintain their texture. Use a cookie scoop (about 2 tbsp) to scoop falafel balls and place directly onto the baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Spicy Cucumber Avocado Salad:
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Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and stir well to combine with a large spoon.
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Season to taste with a dash more sea salt, vinegar, or lemon juice if necessary.
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Tahini Sauce:
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Place ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Or place ingredients into a jar with a lid, and shake until creamy.
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Assemble the sandwich.
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Fill pita pockets with arugula, falafel, cucumber salad, and tahini. Enjoy!

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sweet Potato Falafel, 1 cooked sweet potato, 14 ounces chickpeas, rinsed, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Falafel 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.

Sweet Potato Falafel

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