Falafel
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Yields about 22 balls
Serves 3 – 4
This is such a popular dish that is easy to make, healthy and absolutely delicious. Serve it with the Lemon Tahini Dressing. Complementary dishes to the falafel include Tomato Rice Salad, and Mediterranean Salad.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place chickpeas, garlic, egg, tahini, salt, cumin, and turmeric in a food processor and puree until smooth. Occasionally scrape down the sides. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add parsley, green onions and mix well.
3. Form 1 ½ inch diameter balls in the palm of your hand and place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.