FALAFEL SANDWICH WITH SPICY TAHINI SAUCE

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Nestled in pita bread, Middle Eastern falafel is draped with Spicy Tahini Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion, plus 1 small red onion sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup hulled sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 pitas, cut in half
1 small head lettuce (such as Bibb or Boston)
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 recipe Spicy Tahini Sauce

Steps:

  • Place half the chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Set aside in a bowl. Place remaining chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and tahini in food processor; process until a coarse paste is formed, about 30 seconds. Add to bowl of chopped chickpeas; add egg, flour, and sesame seeds. Stir until combined. Shape into 12 two-inch patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add patties; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from oil; place on a paper-towel-lined tray.
  • Fill pitas with lettuce, tomato, onion, and falafel. Drizzle with tahini sauce; serve.

Nicholas Dlamini
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This sandwich was amazing! The falafel was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


ismail Saqi
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to buying falafel sandwiches from my local restaurant.


Michael Navarro
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I'm not a big fan of falafel, but this recipe was really good. The tahini sauce was especially tasty.


Troy Hawkins
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This was a great recipe! The falafel was delicious and the tahini sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Oishi Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The falafel is always crispy and flavorful, and the spicy tahini sauce is the perfect complement.


Jobed Ali
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This was my first time making falafel and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the falafel cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Linda Macias - The Rickety Stitcher
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I'm not a big fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The tahini sauce was especially tasty.


Ismil Ali
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The falafel was a bit dry, but the tahini sauce helped to make it more moist. Overall, this was a good recipe.


D C
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This sandwich was delicious! I especially loved the spicy tahini sauce. It was the perfect amount of heat.


AK Remon
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to buying falafel sandwiches from my local restaurant.


Ather Faraz
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I loved the falafel, but the tahini sauce was a bit too spicy for me. Next time, I'll try making it with less chili powder.


frank rix
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This sandwich was so good! The falafel was perfectly crispy and the tahini sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Eliah Emmanuel
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The falafel is always crispy and flavorful, and the spicy tahini sauce is the perfect complement.


Rola Zd
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This was my first time making falafel, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the falafel cooked perfectly. The spicy tahini sauce was also delicious.


Sourov Ganguli
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I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The falafel is savory and flavorful, the tahini sauce is creamy and tangy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aiman Safdar
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This falafel sandwich was a hit with my family! The falafel was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the spicy tahini sauce added a delicious kick. We'll definitely be making this again.