Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt SauceMini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
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Mini Falafel Muffins with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories97
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1½ tablespoons liquid reserved
2 garlic cloves
1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice, divided
1 cup canned sweet potato purée
3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
2 Tbs whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tbs tahini
Directions

1. In food processor, pulse chickpeas, garlic, onion and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Add sweet potato, cilantro, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, and ? teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; pulse until incorporated and mixture sticks together when squeezed between fingers.

 

2. Spray 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray; divide chickpea mixture into muffin cups and freeze 15 minutes.

 

3. Preheat oven to 375°. In small bowl, whisk yogurt, tahini, reserved 1½ tablespoons chickpea liquid and remaining 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.

 

4. Bake falafel muffins 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with cilantro with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce.

 

Chef Tip Freeze leftover falafel muffins in freezer-safe zip-top plastic bag. Reheat on rimmed baking pan in 350° oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 2 g Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Cholesterol
  • 159 mg Sodium
  • 17 g Carbohydrates
  • 4 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 5 g Protein
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
97
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1½ tablespoons liquid reserved
Goya Prime Premium Low Sodium Chick Peas, 15.5 oz
Goya Prime Premium Low Sodium Chick Peas, 15.5 oz, 15.5 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$1.00 was $1.19$0.06/oz
2 garlic cloves
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
White Onion, 1 ct, 13 oz
White Onion, 1 ct, 13 oz, 13 Ounce
$1.86 avg/ea$2.29/lb
2 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice, divided
Lemon Large, 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon Large, 1 ct, 1 each, 1 Each
$0.69
1 cup canned sweet potato purée
Bruce's Candied Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, 16 oz
Bruce's Candied Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
$2.09$0.13/oz
3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
Fresh Cilantro, 1 bunch, 1 each
Fresh Cilantro, 1 bunch, 1 each, 1 Each
$0.99
2 Tbs whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
$2.19$0.27/oz
2 tsp ground cumin
Badia Ground Cumin, 2 oz
Badia Ground Cumin, 2 oz, 2 Ounce
$2.39$1.20/oz
1/2 tsp baking powder
Davis OK Double Acting Baking Powder, 8.1 oz
Davis OK Double Acting Baking Powder, 8.1 oz, 8.1 Ounce
$4.79$0.59/oz
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Cabot Creamery Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt, 2 lbs
Cabot Creamery Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt, 2 lbs, 32 Ounce
$5.99$0.19/oz
1 Tbs tahini
Krinos Tahini, 1 lb
Krinos Tahini, 1 lb, 16 Ounce
$7.99$0.50/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 2 g Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Cholesterol
  • 159 mg Sodium
  • 17 g Carbohydrates
  • 4 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 5 g Protein

Directions

1. In food processor, pulse chickpeas, garlic, onion and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Add sweet potato, cilantro, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, and ? teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; pulse until incorporated and mixture sticks together when squeezed between fingers.

 

2. Spray 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray; divide chickpea mixture into muffin cups and freeze 15 minutes.

 

3. Preheat oven to 375°. In small bowl, whisk yogurt, tahini, reserved 1½ tablespoons chickpea liquid and remaining 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.

 

4. Bake falafel muffins 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with cilantro with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce.

 

Chef Tip Freeze leftover falafel muffins in freezer-safe zip-top plastic bag. Reheat on rimmed baking pan in 350° oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.