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Falafel with Avocado Crema

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A twist on the traditional falafel topped with a quick avocado sauce.

Ingredients

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  • Falafel Patties
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained, rinsed (or garbanzo beans)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon spicy Harissa sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • Avocado Crema and Garnishes
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons spicy Harissa sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • 1/4 cup sprouts or pea shoots

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375ºF. Generously grease a 15×10-inch baking pan with the 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
  2. Add all remaining falafel ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until slightly chunky but well blended. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; shape into patties and flatten slightly to about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Place falafel patties on prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, flipping patties over after 15 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides.
  4. To make the Avocado Crema: add avocado, yogurt, 2 teaspoons Harissa, lime juice and salt to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Add water, one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
  5. To serve, divide mixed greens between two serving plates. Top with falafel patties, a generous spoonful of the crema and garnish with sprouts.
  6. Makes: 2 Servings

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