Classic Falafel

Who knew falafel was so easy to make at home?
TOTAL TIME: 0:30  PREP: 0:30  LEVEL: EASY  SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

• FOR THE FALAFELS

1. 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained
2. 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3. 1 shallot, roughly chopped
4. 2 tbsp. roughly chopped parsley
5. 1 tsp. ground cumin
6. 1 tsp. ground coriander
7. 1 to 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
8. kosher salt
9. Freshly ground black pepper
10. Vegetable oil, for frying

• FOR THE SAUCE

1. 1/2 c. tahini
2. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3. 2 tbsp. warm water (plus more as needed)
4. kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and season with salt and pepper. Blend until mixture resembles a thick paste.
2. Form mixture into falafel balls.
3. In a shallow pot, heat 1” vegetable oil.
4. Fry falafels until golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic powder, and warm water. Season with salt.
6. Serve falafels in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and drizzle with sauce.

• FOR SERVING

1. pitas
2. chopped Lettuce
3. halved cherry tomatoes
4. Thinly sliced cucumbers