Falafel
4

Serves 4

Adding fresh herbs and onion to a falafel mix boosts flavor for any easy-to-prepare meal for a group.

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    Ingredients: 
    • Falafel
    • 1 (10 ounce) package falafel mix
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/2 onion, grated
    • Vegetable oil for frying (omit if baking falafel)
    • Tahini Yogurt Sauce
    • 1 cup whole milk yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons tahini
    • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • Sea salt, to taste
    • Ground pepper, to taste
    • Serving
    • Pita bread
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Diced tomato
    • Sliced cucumber
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    Method: 

    For the falafel, add water to falafel mix according to package instructions. Stir in parsley and onion. Let sit for 10 minutes.

    Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch. Heat until oil sizzles when a drop of water hits its surface. Add falafel and brown on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally.

    Alternatively, to bake the falafel, preheat oven to 400°F. Oil a baking sheet and set falafel balls on it. Brush them with oil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn them and bake 8 to 10 minutes longer, until browned.

    Meanwhile, make the tahini yogurt sauce by whisking together yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Thin with water to obtain a smooth sauce.

    Serve warm falafel with sauce, warm pita bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:520 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 1330mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 19g protein
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