Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine Cooking Webinar (July/August)

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is usually less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often more affordable and quicker to prepare.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda

💰Cheaper: none

Baking soda can be used as a leavening agent.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

Combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and baking powder in a food processor.

Pulse until a coarse mixture forms, scraping down sides as needed.

Form mixture into small balls or patties.

Place falafel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush or spray falafel with olive oil.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

While falafel bakes, prepare garlic tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth.

Serve baked falafel warm with tahini sauce, pita bread, and fresh vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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