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Lemon Falafel with Smoky Tahini

Lemony Falafel with Smoky Tahini

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Falafel 1x

Ingredients

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Falafel

  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
  • 4 kale leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons spelt flour
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Smoky Tahini

  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Falafel

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a food processor, combine all falafel ingredients (chickpeas, kale, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, flour, oil and spices) and pulse until a textured mixture is formed. Be careful of over processing, the mixture should still have small clumps of chickpeas in it.
  3. Form approximately 12 balls from falafel mixture. Use palms to flatten into patties.
  4. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly space out falafel patties.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Smoky Tahini

  1. Combine all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Drizzle smoky tahini over falafel and enjoy!
  • Author: Pralines and Greens
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes