white bean falafels with chimchurri yogurt sauce

Greece, NY
Updated on Nov 12, 2011

This recipe is for the Ninja Chef Challenge. Our ingredients were; garlic, tortilla's, yogurt. A mystery ingredient was added; cannellini beans. The fresh herbs in the Chimchurri sauce coupled with the falafels will leave you wanting more... perfect for entertaining or a vegan dinner!! Your guests will rave, and *shhhh* noone needs to know you started off with canned!! Enjoy! **Note** A Chimchurri sauce is a herb sauce using whatever fresh herbs you have on hand.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CHIMCHURRI SAUCE
  • 4 tablespoons parsley (fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons marjoram fresh (fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons dried greek oregano (or oregano)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 8 tablespoons plain yogurt (i used greek)
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • FALAFELS
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed well
  • 1/4 teaspoon tumeric dried
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons plain yogurt (i used greek)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs, (i used panko)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • - chopped/shredded lettuce
  • - flour tortillas

How To Make white bean falafels with chimchurri yogurt sauce

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl add all your chimchurri ingredients except the yogurt, and mix well. Place in a mini chopper or food processor and pulse till smooth. Add your yogurt. Mix thoroughly and place in fridge till ready to use.
  • Step 2
    Open your can of cannellini beans; drain and rinse. Add the rest of your chimchurri ingredients. Using your favorite *masher*, mash the living daylights out of the beans. Take out all your frustrations I say!! You can leave partial pieces of beans, they look really pretty! Add your yogurt! Taste for seasoning, and set in fridge to chill!
  • Step 3
    Over medium heat, warm tortilla's in an skillet or oven, till they are ready and warmed up. Set on a plate and set aside!
  • Step 4
    Using your hands or an ice cream scoop, scoop out uniform pieces of falafel mixture and form into patties. Dredge lightly in flour and place on plate. In a medium skillet heat your olive oil till to medium-high heat.
  • Step 5
    Cook for a couple of minutes on one side, flip over and evenly brown on the other side. When nicely golden on both sides, remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Bring your napkin... and make sure you make
    Step 6
    Assemble your falafel's by starting with your tortilla's, add your chimchurri yogurt sauce, your veggies of choice, then 1 falafel cut in half. Fold over, secure with toothpick if desired and enjoy!!

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