Falafel & Lemon Tahini Sauce

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Falafel & Lemon Tahini Sauce

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April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Susannah Dickman

Susannah Dickman

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Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers
6 Servings.

I) FALAFEL

  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans

  • 1⁄2 cup flat leaf fresh parsley chopped

  • 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

  • 2 medium garlic cloves minced.

  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

II) LEMON TAHINI SAUCE

  • ✓ 6 tablespoons tahini
  • ✓ 6 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ✓ 1⁄4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • ✓ 2 small garlic cloves minced
  • ✓ 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ✓ 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • ✓ 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

I) FALAFEL

  1. In a medium bowl, place chickpeas and add water to cover the chickpeas by 2
    inches. Soak overnight in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
  2. Drain the chickpeas and transfer to a food processor. Add parsley, cilantro, garlic,
    salt, and cayenne. Process until finely ground. Sprinkle with cornstarch and baking
    powder, pulse until well combined about 9 times. Using damp hands, using 1 1⁄2
    teaspoons of chickpea mixture to shape into 20 balls.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Line the basket with parchment paper. Cook in
    the air fryer until browned and crisp. Cook 10 – 15 minutes turning falafel after 8
    minutes. Note: you can also cook these in the oven @ 370 degrees for 10 – 15
    minutes.

 

II) LEMON TAHINI SAUCE

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. (Add more water or broth a teaspoon at a time to thin the sauce as desired)

Additional Ingredients for Serving:

  1. 1 cup chopped cucumber

  2. 1 cup fresh tomato chopped

  3. 6 whole wheat pitas.

Enjoy!

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