Falafel With Tahini Recipe

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Falafel With Tahini
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put well drained Chickpeas into a food processor. Pulse into a chunky paste. Add Garlic, Cumin, and Coriander. Process until well mixed.
  2. Scrape mixture into a bowl, stir in Scallions, Chile, Parsley, Cilantro, Egg, and Flour. Season with Salt and Pepper and mix well. If the mixture seems a little loose, add a little more Flour. It should be a rather thick paste. Cover bowl with a towel and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. When ready to cook:
  4. Usind floured hands shape mixture into 12 small cakes. Heat oil or butter in skillet on Med High heat. Fry cakes about 3 minutes per side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel or wire rack.
  5. Garnish with Lemon wedges and cilantro leaves and serve with Tahini Dip.
  6. Variation: Mix plain yogurt with a little chopped Cucumber and Mint, add Lemon and a little Salt for and additional dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.69 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.68g 15%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 388.13mg 16%
Potassium 256.55mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.48g 11%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 7%
Protein 11.38g 23%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 105.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.17 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.77g 15%
Cholesterol 28.64mg 14%
Sodium 271.68mg 16%
Potassium 179.58mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.44g 11%
Sugars 0.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 7%
Protein 7.97g 23%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 6%
Iron 2mg 16%
Calcium 73.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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