Sesame Falafel with Ginger Tahini and Jalapeño Sauce
If you're looking for a new and different dinner, something fun, fresh, colorful, and delicious, then this is your dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 can (16 ounces) chickpeas, drained + rinsed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (use a gluten free flour, if needed)
- 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper
- fresh naan, for serving
- tzatziki, laban, or yogurt, for serving
- lettuce, cucumber, and sliced avocado, for serving
Jalapeño Sauce
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, juice plus zest
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
Ginger Tahini
- 1/4 cup tahini
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 inch knob ginger, grated
Instructions
- 1. Add the carrots to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas, flour, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is combined and mostly smooth. Roll the dough into rounded teaspoon size balls.2. Add a few inches of oil to the bottom of a heavy pot. Heat to 375 degrees F.3. Fry the balls for 2-3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain onto paper towels and then sprinkle lightly with salt.4. To assemble, spread each piece of naan with yogurt, top with lettuce, falafels, avocado, and cucumber. Drizzle the ginger tahini and jalapeño sauce (both recipes below) over the falafels. Enjoy!
Jalapeño Sauce
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Ginger Tahini
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until completely smooth. Add water to thin the sauce to a drizzling consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4100IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4.7mg