Go Back
–+ servings
Sesame falafel with avocado, sesame seeds, and cucumber slices on a serving platter

Easy Sesame Falafel

Melissa
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz. can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup raw sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice (about the amount from half a large lemon)
  • ¼ tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. flour all purpose
  • 4-6 tbsp. light tasting olive oil or other light colored oil such as avocado or canola oil
  • 4 slices naan bread
  • For topping: plain Greek yogurt cucumber slices, avocado slices, tahini, chopped cilantro, and additional lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine chickpeas, garlic, sesame seeds, lemon juice, cumin, baking powder, and flour in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is combined and mostly smooth. Press mixture together. If it forms easily, move on to the next step. If it's too wet, add additional flour. If it's too dry, add extra lemon juice or water.  
  • Form balls from a heaping teaspoon of the mixture and set aside. 
  • Heat 4 tbsp. of oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Work in batches if necessary. Add falafel balls to the oil and cook for about 10-12 minutes, moving them around to brown evenly about every 3 minutes or so until golden brown. Lower heat to medium about halfway through if falafel begins to brown quickly. Use additional oil if necessary if the skillet becomes dry. Drain falafel on paper towels and set aside. 
  • Top naan with falafel and desired toppings to serve. 
CLICK TO DISPLAY NUTRITION INFO

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 5mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!