http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html This James Beard Award-winning site from David Leite offers food writing, cookbook and Portuguese recipes, giveaways, more. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:35:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#comment-1408 Testers Choice Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:16:05 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/?p=17697#comment-1408 [Karla M. Cyr] If you're looking for a meatless sandwich option, try this Middle Eastern falafel. These fried bean-based patties give a lively bite thanks to the spicy combination of garlic, coriander, and cumin. This trio works brilliantly to heighten the nutty flavor in the beans and accentuate the sweetness in the green pepper and pungency in the onion. Tuck these falafel in pita bread filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce and you'll have a fabulous sandwich. They're a perfect summer dish, but can be eaten anytime of the year. I know I'll be making them again really soon. [Karla M. Cyr] If you’re looking for a meatless sandwich option, try this Middle Eastern falafel. These fried bean-based patties give a lively bite thanks to the spicy combination of garlic, coriander, and cumin. This trio works brilliantly to heighten the nutty flavor in the beans and accentuate the sweetness in the green pepper and pungency in the onion. Tuck these falafel in pita bread filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce and you’ll have a fabulous sandwich. They’re a perfect summer dish, but can be eaten anytime of the year. I know I’ll be making them again really soon.

]]> http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#comment-1407 Testers Choice Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:15:05 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/?p=17697#comment-1407 [Terri Rimmer] I make falafel at least twice a month. It's always a crowd pleaser. I thought my current recipe was the best. I have to say I loved, loved, loved this recipe. I've found that one of the big problems with making falafel is that if you process the beans too finely, the falafel patties will fall apart in the oil. I didn't have a problem with this recipe. All my little guys were firm and stayed that way when fried. In terms of the flavors, I never added fava beans along with my garbanzos to a falafel before. I didn't know what I was missing. It adds another layer of flavor to the dish. And of course, who doesn't love tahini sauce? Simple, creamy, nutty—delicious! This is an easy, quick and savory meal. I think I will be using this falafel recipe from now on. [Terri Rimmer] I make falafel at least twice a month. It’s always a crowd pleaser. I thought my current recipe was the best. I have to say I loved, loved, loved this recipe. I’ve found that one of the big problems with making falafel is that if you process the beans too finely, the falafel patties will fall apart in the oil. I didn’t have a problem with this recipe. All my little guys were firm and stayed that way when fried. In terms of the flavors, I never added fava beans along with my garbanzos to a falafel before. I didn’t know what I was missing. It adds another layer of flavor to the dish. And of course, who doesn’t love tahini sauce? Simple, creamy, nutty—delicious! This is an easy, quick and savory meal. I think I will be using this falafel recipe from now on.

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