Falafel with Tahini Parsley Sauce and Sumac Red Onions

This vibrant recipe was crafted by our culinary team to pair beautifully with Davis Estates Lily Fleur Rosé.

Ingredients

Serves 8

Falafels

¾ cup Canned Garbanzo beans
¾ cup grams fava beans
½ cup finely diced onion
⅓ cup minced parsley
⅓ cup minced cilantro
1¼ teaspoons ground coriander
1¼ teaspoons ground cumin
1½ tablespoons minced garlic
⅓ cup chickpea flower
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Tahini Parsley Sauce

½ cup tahini
¼ cup water
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup minced parsley
½ teaspoon minced garlic
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch salt

Sumac Red Onions

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 red onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sumac
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Falafels

  • Preheat fryer to 350°F.
  • Combine the above ingredients in food processor and puree to desired consistency.
  • Shape into golf ball size patties and fry for 5-7 minutes.

Tahini Parsley Sauce

  • Combine the above in a bowl and whisk until homogeneous.

Sumac Red Onions

  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat add oil, onions, sumac, and cumin.
  • Cook until soft, stir to prevent browning.

To Finish

On a warm plate, spread a generous amount of Tahini Parsley Sauce. Place the Falafels on top. Garnish with a spoonful of Sumac Red Onions. Serve immediately with a chilled glass of Lily Fleur Rosé.

This flavorful falafel, drizzled with tahini parsley sauce and finished with sumac red onions, pairs beautifully with Davis Estates Lily Fleur Rosé for a bright, balanced bite.

Courtesy of the Davis Estates Culinary Team

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