Classic Falafel
Ingredients
- 1 FOR FALAFELS
- 1 can Chickpeas [15 oz drained] ⓘ
- 4 teaspoons Garlic [minced]
- 1 Shallot [chopped] ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons Parsley [chopped] ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon Cumin ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 2 tablespoons Flour ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper ⓘ
- 3 cups Oil [saffron for frying]
- 1 FOR SAUCE ⓘ
- 1/2 cup Tahini Sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2+ tablespoons Water [warm] ⓘ
- 8 Pitas
- 1 cup Chopped Lettuce ⓘ
Instructions
- 1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and season with salt and pepper. Blend until mixture resembles a thick paste.
- 2. Form mixture into falafel balls.
- 3. In a shallow pot, heat 1" vegetable oil.
- 4. Fry falafels until golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 5. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic powder, and warm water. Season with salt.
- 6. Serve falafels in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, humus, and cucumber and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
504
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).