Homemade Falafel

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Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the Falafels:

• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained
• 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 shallot, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp. roughly chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour (You can substitute with almond flour or buckwheat flour)
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 c. tahini
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tbsp. warm water (plus more as needed)
• kosher salt

For Serving:

• pitas
• chopped Lettuce
• halved cherry tomatoes
• Thinly sliced cucumbers

Directions

1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour (You can substitute with almond flour or buckwheat 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, and cucumber and drizzle with sauce.

Recipe by: Delish