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Ta’ameya (Egyptian Falafel) with Couscous Salad

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 Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) with Couscous Salad
Recipe for the week of October 25-29, 2021 **Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher's discretion.**
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Egyptian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
4 Yields
Ingredients
For the Falafel
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans finely minced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dried coriander
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon water add more as needed
  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Couscous Salad
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chiffonade
Instructions
How to Start the Couscous
  1. In a pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the couscous in the olive oil briefly until golden brown. Add 3 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover with Lid, turn off heat and let the water absorb into the couscous for 5-10 minutes.
How to Make the Falafel
  1. In a bowl, minus the sesame seeds, add all ingredients and knead, should turn into a dough-like texture. Shape falafel mixture into balls. Roll in sesame seeds to coat.
  2. Preheat skillet heat over medium heat and then add oil. Fry falafel balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
How to Make the Vinaigrette Dressing
  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together to combine. Set aside briefly.
How to Finish the Couscous
  1. In a large bowl combine the couscous, vegetables and slowly drizzle the vinaigrette until desired amount is reached. Toss to combine thoroughly.
How to Assemble
  1. Place a falafel on a bed of couscous. Serve and enjoy!