Sweet Potato Falafel

Name: Sweet Potato Falafel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 cooked sweet potato; 14 oz chickpeas; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp pepper; 2 large cucumbers; 1 avocado; 0.25 cup red onions; 0.25 cup fresh dill; 0.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.75 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.25 cup tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 cup water; 2 cup arugula; 4 pita pockets

Chickpeas, potato and coriander come together in this Lebanese meze, fragrant with cayenne and clove and baked in the oven.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

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Sweet Potato Falafel:.
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Preheat oven to 350° and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor, and pulse until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to over blend or puree. The ingredients should hold together, but maintain their texture. Use a cookie scoop (about 2 tbsp) to scoop falafel balls and place directly onto the baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Spicy Cucumber Avocado Salad:. Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and stir well to combine with a large spoon.
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Season to taste with a dash more sea salt, vinegar, or lemon juice if necessary. Tahini Sauce:.
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Place ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Or place ingredients into a jar with a lid, and shake until creamy.
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Assemble the sandwich. Fill pita pockets with arugula, falafel, cucumber salad, and tahini.

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