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.**
Servings Prep Time
4Yields 20minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4Yields 20minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Falafel
  • 1cup garbanzo beansfinely minced
  • 1/2 red oniondiced
  • 2 garlic clovesfinely minced
  • 1/4teaspoon baking soda
  • 2tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2tablespoons dried coriander
  • 2tablespoons dried dill
  • 1/2teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1tablespoon wateradd more as needed
  • 1/3cup sesame seeds
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3cup olive oil
  • 1teaspoon dill
  • 2 garlic clovesminced
  • ¼teaspoon Salt
  • ¼teaspoon black pepper
Couscous Salad
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 2cups couscous
  • 3cups vegetable broth
  • 2cups cherry tomatoesquartered
  • 1 Cucumberdiced
  • ¼cup fresh basilchiffonade
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!