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Mouthwatering Israeli Keto Falafel Bites with Tahini Dipping Sauce

Discover this mouthwatering and flavorful keto-friendly Israeli falafel bites recipe with a creamy tahini dipping sauce, perfect for those on the ketogenic diet. Enjoy every crunchy bite while satisfying your Middle Eastern culinary desires.

🕒 Prep - 15 min, Cook - 25 min, Total - 40 min
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Israeli

Allergens

Eggs, Nuts (Almond)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup tahini paste
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, tahini paste, parsley, cilantro, garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Gradually add the beaten eggs to the mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
  3. Form 1 inch balls from the falafel mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the falafel bites for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together tahini paste, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil to make the dipping sauce. Set aside.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of almond flour and tahini paste creates a unique texture that closely mimics traditional falafel.

Notes

For a spicier flavor, add more cumin or cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture.

Cultural or Historical Background

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish, traditionally made from chickpeas or fava beans. This keto-friendly version replaces those with almond flour and tahini paste for a low-carb alternative.