Sesame Seed-Coated Falafel with Tahini Yogurt Dip Recipe

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Sesame Seed-Coated Falafel with Tahini Yogurt Dip
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Directions:

  1. Place the chickpeas in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak overnight. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place in a saucepan and cover with cold water; Bring to a boil and boil rapidly for 10 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours until tender (Skip this step if you're using canned chickpeas, but make sure you rinse them well to remove any excess salt).
  2. Meanwhile, make the tahini yogurt dip. Mix together the tahini, yogurt, 1 tsp cayenne pepper and 1 tbsp mint in a small bowl. Sprinkle the (1, finely chopped) scallion and a dash of cayenne pepper on top and chill until required.
  3. Combine the chickpeas with the garlic, chile, ground spices, herbs, scallions and seasoning, then mix in the egg. Place in a food processor and blend until the mixture forms a coarse paste. If the paste seems too soft, chill it for 30 minutes.
  4. Form the chilled chickpea paste into 12 patties with your hands, then roll each one in the sesame seeds to coat thoroughly.
  5. Heat enough oil to cover the base of a large frying pan. Fry the falafel, in batches if necessary, for 6 minutes, turning once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1234.89 Kcal (5170 kJ)
Calories from fat 665.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.97g 114%
Cholesterol 22.11mg 7%
Sodium 434.38mg 18%
Potassium 1890.54mg 40%
Total Carbs 98.59g 33%
Sugars 23.23g 93%
Dietary Fiber 20.67g 83%
Protein 42.73g 85%
Vitamin C 32.2mg 54%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 51%
Iron 188mg 1044%
Calcium 470.3mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.34 Kcal (684 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.78g 114%
Cholesterol 2.92mg 7%
Sodium 57.46mg 18%
Potassium 250.07mg 40%
Total Carbs 13.04g 33%
Sugars 3.07g 93%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 83%
Protein 5.65g 85%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 51%
Iron 24.9mg 1044%
Calcium 62.2mg 47%

* 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

  • 30.1
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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