Quick Falafel Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour (all‑purpose or chickpea)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor combine chickpeas, parsley, cumin, coriander, garlic, flour, salt and pepper; pulse until a coarse, sticky mixture forms.

2. 2

   Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, about ½‑inch thick.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; add the patties and fry 4‑5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

4. 4

   While the patties cook, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and 2‑3 tablespoons water until smooth and pourable.

5. 5

   Serve the hot falafel patties drizzled with tahini sauce.