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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Form the mixture into small balls and flatten slightly to form patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- In a blender, combine avocado, lemon juice, tahini, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the pita bread and cut into halves.
- Spread the creamy avocado sauce on the pita bread halves. Place a falafel patty on each half.
- Top with lettuce and tomato. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.