Black bean falafels with tahini almond sauce

  • Skill Medium
  • Prep time 30 mins
  • Cook time 10 mins
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 100g unsalted tahini
  • 15mL lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 150mL So Good Almond Original
  • 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 50g wholemeal breadcrumbs                       
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed, extra
  • ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 200g mixed lettuce
  • 1 medium lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 wholemeal pita breads, optional
  • 1 lemon, cut into quarters, optional

Method

  1. Place tahini in a food processor or blender with lemon juice, garlic and So Good Almond Original. Blend until fully combined. Add a little water to loosen if a little thick. Refrigerate until needed.
  2. Mash black beans in a large bowl. Add carrot, breadcrumbs, egg, extra garlic, parsley and spices and stir until fully combined. Using wetted hands roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a tray lined with baking paper and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow to firm slightly.
  3. Heat oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook falafels for 5 minutes, turning until lightly browned and warmed through. Drain on paper towel.
  4. Toss together lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Serve falafels with salad, tahini sauce and wholemeal pita bread.
  • Per Serve
  • Energy (kJ)
    1710
  • Energy (Cal)
    409
  • Protein (g)
    16.6
  • Fat (g)
    25.6
  • Saturated Fat (g)
    4.8
  • Carbohydrate (g)
    21.8
  • Sugars (g)
    8.7
  • Dietary Fibre (g)
    14
  • Sodium (mg)
    286
  • Potassium (mg)
    851
  • Iron (mg)
    5.3
  • Calcium (mg)
    396