Vegetarian Falafel With Tahini Sauce
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas or fava beans. It's a delicious and nutritious vegetarian option that can be enjoyed as a snack or a meal. This recipe for Vegetarian Falafel with Tahini Sauce is easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pulse until mixture is coarsely ground.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place on a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove falafel from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Food processor Baking sheet Frying pan Paper towels
Tools
Spatula Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the falafel with tahini sauce, pita bread, and a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a healthier option, you can bake the falafel patties in the oven instead of frying them.
Cost
$8