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!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 373kcal
- 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
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!
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