Side Dish

Falafel with a Lemon Tahini Dressing

Servings

4 (8 patties)

Ingredients

1.5 cans (15.5 oz.)

chickpeas (15-ounce), drained and rinsed

3 large

garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup

red onion, diced

3 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup

cilantro, minced

1/4 cup

parsley, minced

1/4 cup

ground flax

1/4 cup

panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

1 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

1. Add chickpeas to large mixing bowl. Mash with potato masher, make sure not to mash into paste.
2. Add in garlic, onions, lemon juice and herbs until well combined.
3. Stir in ground flax, panko and dried cumin and red pepper flakes.
4. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Shape dough in to 1/4 cup balls. Cook in prepared skillet for about 5 minutes per side or until golden.

Nutrition Information

Protein	10 g
Fiber	11 g
Fat	4 g
Carbs	33 g
Calories	190

Holly Stevens, Registered Licensed Dietitian

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