Falafel with lemon tahini dressing

Crunchy, flavorful falafel paired with a tangy lemon tahini dressing makes for a perfect plant-based meal.

Falafel with a Lemon Tahini Dressing
Servings
4 (8 patties)
Ingredients
1.5 cans (15.5 oz.)
chickpeas (15-ounce), drained and rinsed
3 large
garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup
red onion, diced
3 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup
cilantro, minced
1/4 cup
parsley, minced
1/4 cup
ground flax
1/4 cup
panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 tsp
cumin
1/2 tsp
red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
  1. Add chickpeas to large mixing bowl. Mash with potato masher, make sure not to mash into paste.
  2. Add in garlic, onions, lemon juice and herbs until well combined.
  3. Stir in ground flax, panko and dried cumin and red pepper flakes.
  4. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Shape dough in to 1/4 cup balls. Cook in prepared skillet for about 5 minutes per side or until golden.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories
190
Fat
4
Carbs
33
Fiber
11
Protein
10

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