Peri Peri Pea Falafel with Tahini Dressing

Name: Peri Peri Pea Falafel with Tahini Dressing
Prep time: PT10 M
Cook time: PT20 M
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g Garden Peas 375g Birds Eye Peas; 3 TBSP Olive Oil; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed; 2 TSP Cumin Seeds; 2 TSP Peri Peri Seasoning; 2 Cans of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed; A small handful Fresh Coriander & Mint, chopped; Zest of 1 Lemon; Juice of ½ Lemon; 3 TBSP Plain Flour, plus a little extra for dusting; Sea Salt Flakes & Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 TBSP Tahini; For the Dressing:; 2 TBSP Tahini; 1 Garlic Clove, crushed; Juice of ½ a Lemon; ½ TSP Peri Peri Seasoning; 1 TBSP Water

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Preparation Time

10 '

Cooking Time

20 '

Nr of servings

Difficulty Level

This vegetarian pea falafel dish is perfect to serve as a pre-dinner nibble, or to whip-up for a midweek meal – something the whole family can enjoy. The tahini dressing is a beautiful addition and adds an extra boost in flavour!

If you’re a bit stretched for time, but still fancy a tasty treat, then check out these delicious falafels from our Green Cuisine range that you can just pop in the oven and enjoy in no time.

Preparation Time

10 '

Cooking Time

20 '

Nr of servings

Difficulty Level

Ingredients

200

Birds Eye Peas

3 TBSP Olive Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, crushed

2 TSP Cumin Seeds

2 TSP Peri Peri Seasoning

2 Cans of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

A small handful Fresh Coriander & Mint, chopped

Zest of 1 Lemon

Juice of ½ Lemon

3 TBSP Plain Flour, plus a little extra for dusting

Sea Salt Flakes & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1 TBSP Tahini

For the Dressing:

2 TBSP Tahini

1 Garlic Clove, crushed

Juice of ½ a Lemon

½ TSP Peri Peri Seasoning

1 TBSP Water

If you’re a bit stretched for time, but still fancy a tasty treat, then check out these delicious falafels from our Green Cuisine range that you can just pop in the oven and enjoy in no time.

Our method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
Cook the peas according to pack cooking instructions. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and add the onion, garlic and spices. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Once the onions are soft, put them into a food blender along with the well-drained peas and remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Blend until the mixture comes together. If your mixture is still crumbly and not combining, add a little more flour and oil and blend a little more.
Roll the falafel mixture into balls, put them on the lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for around 15 minutes.
To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl along with 5 tbsp cold water and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Drizzle the falafel with the dressing and serve with grilled flatbreads.