Sesame Falafel with Ginger Tahini and Jalapeño Sauce

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⏱ 40 min 🔨 Prep 20min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 8
Sesame Falafel with Ginger Tahini and Jalapeño Sauce

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. Add the carrots to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas, flour, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is combined and mostly smooth. Roll the dough into rounded teaspoon size balls.2. Add a few inches of oil to the bottom of a heavy pot. Heat to 375 degrees F.3. Fry the balls for 2-3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain onto paper towels and then sprinkle lightly with salt.4. To assemble, spread each piece of naan with yogurt, top with lettuce, falafels, avocado, and cucumber. Drizzle the ginger tahini and jalapeño sauce (both recipes below) over the falafels. Enjoy!
  2. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. 
  3. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until completely smooth. Add water to thin the sauce to a drizzling consistency. 
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Nutrition per serving

373kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1706.00
Per Serving
$284.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$3412.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (53% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
chopped carrots 1 cup $88.00
1 can -
all-purpose flour 0.5 cup $9.00
raw sesame seeds 0.25 cup $59.00
garlic 2 cloves $395.00
cumin 1 tsp $36.00
kosher salt and black pepper - -
fresh naan - -
tzatziki - -
lettuce - -
jalapeños 2 -
fresh cilantro 0.5 cup $235.00
fresh dill 0.25 cup $117.00
lemon 1 $588.00
extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp $69.00
kosher salt - -
tahini 0.25 cup -
juice of 1/2 a lemon - -
inch knob ginger 1 $110.00

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Sesame Falafel with Ginger Tahini and Jalapeño Sauce

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chickpeas, drained + rinsed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ((use a gluten free flour, if needed))
  • 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • fresh naan, for serving
  • tzatziki, laban, or yogurt, for serving
  • lettuce, cucumber, and sliced avocado, for serving
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juice plus zest
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 inch knob ginger, grated

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