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Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Tahini Sauce
Bill Bradley

Falafel

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 114

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 cups chickpeas (canned), rinsed, drained
  • 1 handful parsley, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried coriander
  • 1/4 cup chickpea or white flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Mince garlic and onion in a food processor
  2. Add all other ingredients. Pulse only until chickpeas are chopped.
  3. Form 2” round patties
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour (up to 1 hour).
  5. Fry on medium heat in olive oil.
  6. Top with tahini sauce. Serve with tomatoes, lettuce, and pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 816mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg