Falafel with Tahini Coleslaw and Pita Bread

SERVINGS

6

HEAT LEVEL
PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

10 min

Looking for a twist on traditional Falafels? This dish is made by stuffing crispy and flavourful falafel balls into warm pita bread, along with a creamy and tangy tahini coleslaw.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 box Al’FezTM Lebanese Style Falafel Mix
  • ¾ cup cold water

Coleslaw

  • ¾ cup white cabbage, finely shredded
  • ¼ cup red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil

Tahini Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Al’FezTM Natural Tahini
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Assembly

  • 6 pita breads
  • Fresh coriander (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

Al’FezTM Lebanese Style Falafel Mix

  1. In a bowl, add water and falafel mix. Combine well and set aside stand for 10 min.
  2. Shape the mixture using a spoon into 12 balls.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 20 min or Airfry at 375°F for 15 min (turning once), or Fry in hot oil for 3 min (turning every 20 seconds until golden brown).

Tahini Coleslaw

  1. In a medium bowl, add cabbage and onion.
  2. Add Tahini Dressing and olive oil, and toss until well coated. Chill and serve.

Tahini Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, add all ingredients. Stir to combine.

Assembly

  1. Cut the pita bread in half and fill with falafel and salad.
  2. Garnish with fresh coriander.