Gluten-Free Falafel Bites with Tahini Dip
Crispy and flavorful falafel bites made with chickpea flour instead of wheat flour, served with a creamy tahini dip. A healthy and delicious Middle Eastern snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Chickpeas
- 1/4 cup Chickpea Flour
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2-3 tbsp Water
- 1 clove Garlic
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak chickpeas in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- 3In a food processor, combine chickpeas, chickpea flour, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
- 4Process until the mixture is finely ground but still has some texture.
- 5Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- 6Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 7Fry the falafel bites until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- 8For the tahini dip, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water to adjust consistency.
- 9Serve falafel bites hot with tahini dip.
Substitutions
Wheat Flour → Chickpea Flour
Provides binding and structure without gluten.
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