Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt SauceMini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
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Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories97
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1½ tablespoons liquid reserved
2 garlic cloves
1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice, divided
1 cup canned sweet potato purée
3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
2 Tbs whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tbs tahini
Directions

1. In food processor, pulse chickpeas, garlic, onion and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Add sweet potato, cilantro, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, and ? teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; pulse until incorporated and mixture sticks together when squeezed between fingers.

 

2. Spray 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray; divide chickpea mixture into muffin cups and freeze 15 minutes.

 

3. Preheat oven to 375°. In small bowl, whisk yogurt, tahini, reserved 1½ tablespoons chickpea liquid and remaining 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.

 

4. Bake falafel muffins 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with cilantro with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce.

 

Chef Tip Freeze leftover falafel muffins in freezer-safe zip-top plastic bag. Reheat on rimmed baking pan in 350° oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 2 g Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Cholesterol
  • 159 mg Sodium
  • 17 g Carbohydrates
  • 4 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 5 g Protein
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
97
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1½ tablespoons liquid reserved
A Dozen Cousins Trini Chickpea Curry, 10 oz
A Dozen Cousins Trini Chickpea Curry, 10 oz
$4.99$0.50/oz
2 garlic cloves
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic
$1.25 avg/ea$4.99/lb
1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
White Onion, 1 ct, 13 oz
White Onion, 1 ct, 13 oz
$2.02 avg/ea$2.49/lb
2 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice, divided
Pressed Lemon Juice, 4.9 oz
Pressed Lemon Juice, 4.9 oz
$4.49$0.92/oz
1 cup canned sweet potato purée
Bruce's Candied Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, 16 oz
Bruce's Candied Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, 16 oz
$3.99$0.25/oz
3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
Organic Cilantro, 1 each
Organic Cilantro, 1 each
$2.99
2 Tbs whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
Kikkoman Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
Kikkoman Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
$3.99$0.50/oz
2 tsp ground cumin
Morton & Bassett Ground Cumin     , 2.3 oz
Morton & Bassett Ground Cumin , 2.3 oz
$9.99$4.34/oz
1/2 tsp baking powder
Davis OK Double Acting Baking Powder, 8.1 oz
Davis OK Double Acting Baking Powder, 8.1 oz
$5.99$0.74/oz
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz
Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz
$1.99$0.38/oz
1 Tbs tahini
Havens Kitchen Golden Tumeric Tahini Sauce
Havens Kitchen Golden Tumeric Tahini Sauce
$9.99$2.00/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 2 g Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Cholesterol
  • 159 mg Sodium
  • 17 g Carbohydrates
  • 4 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 5 g Protein

Directions

1. In food processor, pulse chickpeas, garlic, onion and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Add sweet potato, cilantro, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, and ? teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; pulse until incorporated and mixture sticks together when squeezed between fingers.

 

2. Spray 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray; divide chickpea mixture into muffin cups and freeze 15 minutes.

 

3. Preheat oven to 375°. In small bowl, whisk yogurt, tahini, reserved 1½ tablespoons chickpea liquid and remaining 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.

 

4. Bake falafel muffins 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with cilantro with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce.

 

Chef Tip Freeze leftover falafel muffins in freezer-safe zip-top plastic bag. Reheat on rimmed baking pan in 350° oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.