Falafel Lunch Box

• Course Grab & Go, Lunch
• Cuisine American

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• Crackers
• 1/3 cup finely ground Crunchmaster® 6 Seed Club Pack, plus more for serving
• Produce
• 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups sliced cucumbers
• Dairy
• 1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• Pantry
• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1/3 cup Tahini
• 1 cup sliced pickles
• Baking and Spices
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 1/4 tsp Salt divided
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• Oil and Vinegar
• 4 cups Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Place chickpeas in large bowl; pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Cover and let stand for 8 hours. Drain and set aside.
2. In food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, 1 tsp salt, cayenne and black pepper; pulse until mixture is consistency of pesto. Add chickpeas; pulse for about 2 minutes or until mixture resembles medium-size crumbs, scraping down side as needed. Set aside.
3. In microwave-safe bowl, whisk flour with 1/3 cup water until smooth. Microwave, whisking every 10 seconds, for 40 to 80 seconds or until mixture is stiff and smooth. Stir in baking powder. Mix into chickpea mixture until well combined. Shape tablespoonfuls into 24 balls.
4. In large high-sided pot set over medium-high heat, heat oil to 350°F. Fry falafel, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer onto paper towel¬–lined baking sheet.
5. Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, remaining salt, and 2 tbsp water until light and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Serve falafel immediately with crackers, tahini sauce, cucumbers and pickles, or pack in a lunchbox.
7. Tip: Freeze uncooked falafel balls in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw and proceed with recipe to prepare a whole week of lunches!