Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Name: Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas, dried, soaked and drained; 1/4 onion, chopped; 2 garlic, cloves; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup tahini sauce; 1/4 cup diced tomato, cucumber, and lettuce; 4 mini pita breads

Crispy chickpea falafel served with creamy tahini sauce, fresh veggies, and pita. A Middle Eastern vegetarian favorite.

35 minMediumServes 4350 cal/serving

Middle EasternLunchStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas, dried, soaked and drained
1/4 onion, chopped
2 garlic, cloves
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup tahini sauce
1/4 cup diced tomato, cucumber, and lettuce
4 mini pita breads

Instructions

1

In a food processor, add 1 cup dried, soaked and drained chickpeas.
2

Add 1/4 chopped onion and 2 cloves garlic to the processor.
3

Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Add 2 tbsp flour to help bind the mixture.
5

Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste, scraping down the sides as needed. The texture should be rough, not smooth.
6

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
7

Form the mixture into small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and then flatten slightly into patties.
8

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
9

Fry the falafel patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
10

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11

Warm 4 mini pita breads according to package instructions.
12

To serve, place falafel in pita pockets, drizzle with 1/4 cup tahini sauce, and add 1/4 cup diced tomato, cucumber, and lettuce.
13

Serve immediately while the falafel is still warm and crispy.

Questions

Can I make Falafel with Tahini Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp flour, 4 mini pita breads. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Falafel with Tahini Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Falafel with Tahini Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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