NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup canned chickpeas

0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp tahini

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.25 cup fresh parsley

1 tsp ground cumin

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then place them in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.

• 2

  Add the ground turkey, chopped fresh parsley, ground cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the chickpeas.

• 3

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

• 4

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

• 5

  Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the exterior is golden-brown and crispy and the turkey is cooked through.

• 6

  While the falafel cooks, prepare the sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

• 7

  Serve the warm falafel patties on a plate and drizzle generously with the prepared tahini yogurt sauce.