Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Falafel Sandwich with Spicy Tahini Sauce By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Reed Davis Servings: 6 Nestled in pita bread, Middle Eastern falafel is draped with Spicy Tahini Sauce. Ingredients 1 can (15 ½ ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped ¼ cup coarsely chopped red onion, plus 1 small red onion sliced ⅛ inch thick ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ cup hulled sesame seeds, toasted ½ cup vegetable oil 3 pitas, cut in half 1 small head lettuce (such as Bibb or Boston) 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 recipe Spicy Tahini Sauce Directions Place half the chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Set aside in a bowl. Place remaining chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and tahini in food processor; process until a coarse paste is formed, about 30 seconds. Add to bowl of chopped chickpeas; add egg, flour, and sesame seeds. Stir until combined. Shape into 12 two-inch patties. Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add patties; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from oil; place on a paper-towel-lined tray. Fill pitas with lettuce, tomato, onion, and falafel. Drizzle with tahini sauce; serve. Print