NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground chicken breast

0.5 cup canned chickpeas

0.25 cup fresh parsley

0.25 cup fresh cilantro

2 clove garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

0.5 tsp ground coriander

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp tahini

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp water

PREPARATION

• 1

  Pulse the canned chickpeas, garlic, fresh parsley, and fresh cilantro in a food processor until finely minced but not a smooth paste.

• 2

  Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine with the ground chicken breast, ground cumin, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 3

  Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into small, flat patties about half an inch thick.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

• 5

  Place the falafel patties in the skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through.

• 6

  While the falafel cooks, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and water in a small ramekin until the drizzle is smooth and creamy.

• 7

  Plate the warm falafel patties and finish with the lemon-tahini drizzle immediately before serving.