Sweet Potato Falafel with Tahini Yogurt
Simple to make, easy to share, and most importantly, delicious to eat.
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Sweet Potato Falafel with Tahini Yogurt
Simple to make, easy to share, and most importantly, delicious to eat.
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Ingredients
- 1ea large sweet potatodiced
- 1can chickpeasdrained (15oz can)
- 1tsp smoked paprika
- 2Tbsp lowfat plain Greek yogurtlowfat or nonfat
- 1tsp mint leaveschopped
- 2Tbsp parsley leaveschopped
- 1tsp Chimichurri spice
- 1tsp corianderchopped
- 1ea red onionchopped
- 2ea garlic cloveschopped
- 1tsp ground cumin
- 2Tbsp tahini
- 1Tbsp sesame seedsroasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake the sweet potato, allow to cool, peel and mash.
- Mash chickpeas and add to sweet potato along with chopped herbs, spices, garlic and red onions, and seasoning.
- Roll mixture into balls and chill.
- Combine the tahini with the yogurt and a little water.
- Bake the falafel balls in the oven at the same temperature (350 F) for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Once cooked, drizzle over the yogurt dressing and the toasted sesame seeds.