Falafel With Tahini Recipe

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Ingredients:

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15 oz of cooked or canned chickpeas
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 bunch scallions (white parts only )
2 tsp toasted and ground cumin seeds
2 tsp toasted and ground coriander seeds
1 fresh green chile, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp cilantro chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg beaten
2 tbsp flour
seasoned flour for shaping
olive oil or clarified butter for frying.
garnish: lemon wedges & cilantro
tahini dip: mix
2 tbsp tahini
juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic crushed
water as needed.

Directions:

Put well drained Chickpeas into a food processor. Pulse into a chunky paste. Add Garlic, Cumin, and Coriander. Process until well mixed.
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.
When ready to cook:
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.
Garnish with Lemon wedges and cilantro leaves and serve with Tahini Dip.
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 Serving Per 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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Weightwatchers Points

5.5

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

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