Classic Falafel

Written on 05/08/2025
Andres Fernandez

Classic falafel gets a gluten-free twist with cassava flour to bind bright herbs and chickpeas. Crispy outside, tender inside—perfect for dipping in tahini or tossing into a salad.

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INGREDIENTS 

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

¼ cup Thrive Fields Cassava Flour (1 oz, '⁄ı6 pack)

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves

¼ cup parsley & cilantro, packed

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp coriander

½ tsp salt

Tahini Sauce:

3 Tbsp tahini

1 Tbsp lemon juice

Water, to thin

Pinch salt

DIRECTION

  1. In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until coarsely chopped.

  2. Transfer to a bowl, stir in cassava flour. Chill 15 min.

  3. Roll 1½ Tbsp portions into balls.

  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Fry balls 3–4 min, turning to brown all sides.

  5. Transfer to paper towels.

  6. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, salt, and water to a drizzling consistency.

  7. Offer falafel with tahini for dipping or atop salads.