Best Basic Falafel

Name: Best Basic Falafel
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and divided; 1 tablespoon tahini; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, divided; 1 (15-ounce) can organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 6 green onions, finely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, finely minced; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided; 1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; whole wheat pita, warmed; fresh tomato slices; fresh spinach

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
1 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, divided
1 (15-ounce) can organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided
1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
whole wheat pita, warmed
fresh tomato slices
fresh spinach

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine yogurt, 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, tahini, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, green onion, garlic, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, coriander, lime zest, cumin, ground red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3

Mash together with a fork or potato masher until chickpeas are completely broken down and mixture is well combined.
4

Add egg.
5

Stir mixture until completely combined.
6

Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
7

In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons sunflower oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
8

Fry each patty 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and firm.
9

Serve hot or cold with yogurt sauce, warm pita, tomatoes, and spinach if desired.