“Egyptian-Inspired Gluten-Free Falafel Bites with Tahini Sauce”

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten
• free chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the Tahini Sauce:
• 1/2 cup tahini paste
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Water, as needed
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas well. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture forms a slightly chunky paste. Scoop out 1 inch balls of the falafel mixture and gently press them into round shapes. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, and fry the falafels until they are golden brown on all sides, around 3 4 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly. For the tahini sauce, whisk together the tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually add water to achieve your desired consistency. Set aside. To assemble, serve the falafel bites on a plate with the tahini sauce drizzled over them. Garnish with additional parsley or cilantro leaves for added color and flavor.

Chef’s Insight

To ensure the perfect texture for your falafel bites, make sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas well before blending. This will prevent a mushy consistency.

Notes

Be sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cumin and coriander to taste.