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Coriander Falafel

370 Calories

per portion - serves 2

15-45 minutes Egg-free Falafel Fast Day Main meal Vegetarian

Falafel is one of my favourite treats. I love chickpeas any which way, and all the added spices just make them extra special.

Ingredients

For the falafel:
230g chickpeas (cooked & drained)
1 medium onion (100g)
2 garlic cloves
2tsp lemon juice
1tbsp plain flour
tsp ground cumin
tsp ground coriander
freshly ground black pepper
a large handful of fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), including stalks
1tbsp olive oil
For the dressing:
2tbsp low-fat plain yoghurt
1tsp tahini
a pinch of cumin
To serve:
2 pitta bread pockets
salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, extra coriander leaves)

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