Edamame Falafel with Spicy Coriander Sauce

Recipe by Chris Cacci: 0 comments 0 likes

Ingredients for 4 people

8 oz chickpeas drained
10 oz frozen shelled edamame, thawed
3/4 C roughly chopped fresh parsely
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Coarse salt
Vegetable oil
1/2 C sour cream
1/4 C mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • Prep. Time → 35 min
  • Level → Easy

1 In a food processor, pulse edamame and chickpeas until roughly chopped. Add parsley, cumin and 2 tsp salt and process until mixture is finely chopped and holds its shape when squeezed. Shape mixture into 20 balls.

2 Lined a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. In a medium straight-sided or cast iron skillet, heat 1-inch of oil over med-hi heat. Fry falafel, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer falafel to towels, season with salt.

3 In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, coriander and cayenne. Season with salt and serve with falafel.

main courses, edamame, falafel, lunch

Posted April 21, 2012 02:55 Author everyday Food magazine (from the kitchens of Martha Steward Living)