Gluten-Free Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 cup (8oz) dried chickpeas - soaked in water overnight (do not use canned or cooked chickpeas)
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 green chili pepper (jalapeno or serrano), optional
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda or baking powder
• oil for frying
• 1/4 cup tahini paste
• 1/4 cup water (cold or at room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, chile pepper (optional), parsley,...: Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, chile pepper (optional), parsley, cumin, salt, pepper, and baking soda to the bowl of a food processor. Run the food processor until everything is well combined, and you get a coarse falafel mixture, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Fill a saucepan with about 2-3 inches of...: Fill a saucepan with about 2-3 inches of oil, and heat it to 340-355°F.

3. 3

   Form falafel balls and drop them in hot...: Form falafel balls and drop them in hot oil using a small cookie scoop or your hands. Do not overcrowd the pan.

4. 4

   Fry for 3-5 minutes or until they’re crispy...: Fry for 3-5 minutes or until they’re crispy and brown in color.

5. 5

   Place the falafel on a plate lined with...: Place the falafel on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat until all the falafel mixer is cooked.

6. 6

   To make the tahini sauce: Whisk the tahini...: To make the tahini sauce: Whisk the tahini paste with water and lemon juice in a small bowl. The mixture will thicken and become loose as you continue to whisk it. Season with salt. If it’s too thick, thin it with a little water.

7. 7

   Drizzle gluten-free falafel with tahini sauce, and serve...: Drizzle gluten-free falafel with tahini sauce, and serve warm.