Colossal American Falafel

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish that has gained popularity in American cuisine. It is often served as a vegetarian alternative to meat-based dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Colossal American Falafel

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 0.5 cup Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 piece Pita bread
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Cucumber

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Process until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small patties and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties until golden brown on both sides.
4. In a small bowl, mix tahini and lemon juice to make a sauce.
5. Warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven.
6. Assemble the falafel by placing a lettuce leaf, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and falafel patties inside the pita bread.
7. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the falafel.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.