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My Favorite Falafel Sandwich (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

My Favorite Falafel Sandwich (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups dried chick peas , soaked in water overnight
2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 lemon, juiced
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
chick pea flour , if needed
3 tbsp grapeseed oil, for searing
4 mediterranean flatbreads , no pockets
arugula, for garnish
cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish
red onion, sliced thin, for garnish
smokey tahini sauce, for garnish, recipe follows
1/2 cup tahini paste
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley leaves
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Heat a grill pan until hot.
Drain the chick peas. Place in food processor along with cilantro, parsley, onion, cumin, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Pulse until well blended. Consistency should be in the form of a paste. Place mixture in a bowl and form into 2-inch patties.
*Cook's Note: If dry add 1 tablespoon water. If too wet, add chick pea flour.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add grapeseed oil. Add patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined platter to drain. Set aside and keep warm.
To a hot grill pan, add flatbread to mark and warm on each side for 1 minute. Remove. Add 2 to 3 patties to each warm flatbread. Top with some arugula, tomato, onion and Smoky Tahini Sauce
Smoky Tahini Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk all ingredients until a creamy consistency is reached.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	645.67 Kcal (2703 kJ)
Calories from fat	353.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.3g	60%
Sodium	1117.15mg	47%
Potassium	134.52mg	3%
Total Carbs	71.94g	24%
Sugars	7.32g	29%
Dietary Fiber	7.79g	31%
Protein	23.13g	46%
Vitamin C	22.9mg	38%
Iron	263.2mg	1462%
Calcium	91.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	266.79 Kcal (1117 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.24g	60%
Sodium	461.6mg	47%
Potassium	55.59mg	3%
Total Carbs	29.73g	24%
Sugars	3.03g	29%
Dietary Fiber	3.22g	31%
Protein	9.56g	46%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	38%
Iron	108.8mg	1462%
Calcium	38mg	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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