Falafel With Tahini and Cilantro Sauces Recipe

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Falafel With Tahini and Cilantro Sauces
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Ingredients
32
Count
Nutrition
1316
Calories
Total time
41
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a food processor or blender mix together the first 11 ingredients until JUST smooth-a few small pieces is fine.
  2. Stir in the baking powder and flour mixing well.
  3. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. (this is included in prep time).
  5. In the meantime in a food processor or blender combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cayenne-pulse to smooth and pour into a squirt bottle if you have one.
  6. Set aside.
  7. In a food processor or blender combine the cilantro, garlic, onions, red pepper flakes, peanut oil, vegetable oil, salt, pepper and sugar.
  8. Puree to smooth and pour into a squirt bottle if you have another one.
  9. Set aside.
  10. Shred lettuce, dice tomatoes and wrap pitas in a JUST damp towel and place in the middle of a 250°F oven.
  11. Heat oil over medium high heat in a heavy skillet-you would only need around 2 inches of oil for this-or in a deep, heavy saucepan.
  12. Take about 2 T chickpea mixture and form into a ball, then press to form a small patty.
  13. Repeat until you have 3 or 4 and carefully place in hot oil with a slotted spoon.
  14. Fry 2 minutes, flip and fry for 2 minutes more.
  15. You want the falafel nice and golden brown.
  16. Repeat with remaining falafels.
  17. Drain on a rack with paper towels or newspaper underneath.
  18. Slice a warm pita in half, open and fill with lettuce and tomato, then 3 flalafels.
  19. Squirt in some tahini sauce and cilantro sauce.
  20. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1316.2 Kcal (5511 kJ)
Calories from fat 1242.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 138.11g 212%
Sodium 701.36mg 29%
Potassium 284.95mg 6%
Total Carbs 25.2g 8%
Sugars 3.15g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.32g 21%
Protein 6.92g 14%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 14%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 545.22 Kcal (2283 kJ)
Calories from fat 514.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.21g 212%
Sodium 290.53mg 29%
Potassium 118.04mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.44g 8%
Sugars 1.31g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 21%
Protein 2.87g 14%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 37.7mg 9%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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