Falafel with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is often served in pita bread and is a favorite street food in many countries.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Falafel with Creamy Avocado Sauce

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 ripe Avocado
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Water
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 piece Pita bread
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 2 medium Tomato

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined but not pureed.
2. Form the mixture into small balls and flatten slightly to form patties.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
4. In a blender, combine avocado, lemon juice, tahini, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Toast the pita bread and cut into halves.
6. Spread the creamy avocado sauce on the pita bread halves. Place a falafel patty on each half.
7. Top with lettuce and tomato. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

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.