NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground turkey (93% lean)

0.25 cup Chickpeas

0.25 cup Fresh parsley

2 cloves Garlic

0.5 tsp Ground cumin

0.5 tsp Ground coriander

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tbsp Olive oil

0.5 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt

0.5 tbsp Tahini

1 tbsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a food processor, pulse the rinsed chickpeas until they are coarsely ground but not yet a smooth paste.

• 2

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, pulsed chickpeas, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 3

  Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand and form into 4 small, even patties.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the patties to the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.

• 6

  While the falafel is cooking, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

• 7

  Plate the crispy falafel patties and drizzle generously with the prepared tahini yogurt sauce before serving.