Lunch
Vegetarian/Vegan
Middle Eastern
Chickpea and Tahini Falafel

2

15 min

These homemade falafel are packed with chickpeas, tahini and warming spices, then served with a creamy tahini and lemon sauce.

Ingredients

Falafel

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced 
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric 
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne 
  • 1/2 tsp paprika 
  • 240g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp tahini 
  • 40g oat flour (blended oats)
  • 15g fresh coriander, finely chopped (optional)

Sauce 

  • 40g tahini 
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp sriracha 
  • 1 tsp reduced-salt soy sauce or tamari 
  • 1–2 tbsp water, as needed to loosen
Needed kitchenware

Blender or food processor

Instructions

1.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for around 3 minutes until softened.

2.

Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, cayenne and paprika. Cook for a further 1–2 minutes.

3.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

4.

Add the onion mixture, chickpeas, tahini, oat flour and coriander to a food processor or blender. Season with black pepper and pulse until combined but still slightly coarse. Avoid blending into a smooth paste.

5.

Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into small balls or patties.

6.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the falafel and cook for around 5 minutes on each side, turning carefully, until browned and cooked through.

7.

Mix the tahini, lemon juice, sriracha and soy sauce. Add 1–2 tbsp water, a little at a time, until you reach your preferred consistency.

8.

Serve the falafel with the tahini sauce.

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Storage information

Store cooked falafel in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the sauce separately. Reheat the falafel until piping hot throughout before serving.

Tip

Serve 4 falafel with a generous portion of salad, or for a more substantial lunch, add a small wholemeal pitta.

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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Vegetarian
Gluten-free friendly
Moderate

Abbi

Head Chef

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