Instructions

Herb Falafel (serves 4)

1. Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl. Cover with cold water by at least 3-inches. Let sit on your counter overnight.
   Drain and place soaked chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor.
2. Add the onion, dill, parsley, salt, garlic and cumin.
3. Process for 3-4 minutes, until mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically. Dump mixture into a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of flour.
4. Attempt to make a walnut-sized ball. If it doesn’t hold together, add up to 3 more tablespoons flour. Create 12 balls while you heat the oil.
5. Place 4-inches of oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 375-degrees. Gently lower the balls into the oil using a slotted spoon.
6. Cook until deeply golden on all sides, gently stirring as needed. Remove from the oil and allow to drain on paper towels briefly.
7. Serve falafel warm, tucked into pita bread with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes and a drizzle of Tahini Sauce.

Quick and Simple Tahini Sauce (makes about 1/2 cup)

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. Store in a jar, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.