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Falafel

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Among all the delectable options to stuff between bread, falafel stands out as one of our favorites. With its crispy texture and perfect blend of spices, it offers a versatile and vegan protein boost that we love to incorporate into our recipes time and time again. While nothing beats the convenience of grabbing a falafel sandwich from your favorite joint, our homemade falafel is incredibly easy to make at home and might just rival the flavors of your go-to spot.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

FOR THE FALAFELS

  • 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 shallot, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

FOR YOGURT SAUCE

  • 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 
  • Juice of 1 lemon 
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

FOR TAHINI SAUCE

  • 1/2 c. tahini
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. warm water (plus more as needed)
  • Kosher salt

FOR SERVING

  • Pitas
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Halved cherry tomatoes
  • Thinly sliced cucumbers

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is coarse and mealy—do not over blend!
  • Form mixture into falafel balls about 2" in diameter, squeezing to compact. Transfer to chill in the refrigerator while oil heats.
  • In a pot, heat 1” vegetable oil until a drop of water added to the oil sizzles and pops.
  • Fry falafels until golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt.
  • To make yogurt sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To make tahini sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and warm water. Season with salt. (If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in more warm water 1 tablespoon at a time.)
  • Serve falafels in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and drizzle with either sauce.
Keyword Falafel
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