Falafel-stuffed grape leaves with lemon-tahini sauce

Falafel-stuffed grape leaves with lemon-tahini sauce is a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern dish that is perfect for any occasion. This vegetarian recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to impress your guests.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the falafel-stuffed grape leaves:

- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed

For the lemon-tahini sauce:

- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

To serve:

- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
To start, make the falafel mixture by combining the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, flour, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
Next, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Take a grape leaf and place a tablespoon of the falafel mixture in the center. Fold the sides of the leaf over the mixture and roll it up tightly. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and falafel mixture.
Place the stuffed grape leaves in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
To make the lemon-tahini sauce, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
Serve the falafel-stuffed grape leaves with the lemon-tahini sauce, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley.
This dish is a perfect combination of crispy and savory falafel with tangy and creamy lemon-tahini sauce. It is a great appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Type of dish: Appetizer/Side dish
Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Grape leaves, Tahini