(luckily I was able to capture this one image before the battery in my camera was officially "exhausted")
Mondays are rough for me. Beginning of the work week, and to make matters worse, that particular day is 12 HOURS. yes. 12. hours. Needless to say, I'm a bit of a fried zombie by the time I get home. I really do try to plan ahead so dinner is not a crazy involved adventure Monday nights (you can guess why). However, just some Monday nights, I end up cursing myself while walking to the co-op for the deli special... aka, the easy way out.
Tonight was not one of those nights. I had made some sort of fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants, throw-it-together concoction the afternoon before. And honestly (and unfortunately) it didn't wow me. So after the infamous harsh day at the desk, I decided that tonight, I was going to be satisfied...with dinner, anyways. (please hold while I run for my Yogi Calming Tea with agave and coconut milk creamer. yup.)
"Bliss is a constant state of mind, undisturbed by gain or loss." Thanks, Yogi. I'll ponder that one.
So, anyway. While walking home through a gorgeous snow storm (seriously. zero sarcasm. no...I'm serious), I was trying to brainstorm on what my tastebuds wanted that was readily accessible (meaning, no co-op run), quick and yummy. Oh yes....falafel. Though I love me some made-from-scratch falafel action, the ready in 15 minutes boxed kind (which was already waiting for me in my pantry) is not that far behind.
I just so happened to have tahini ingredients. Oh and half of an eggplant, cauliflower, peas, artichokes, lemon juice and zest, capers, garlic (thanks roomie). I couldn't of planned it any better. way to go, Sue.
Sauteed up the veggies in coconut and olive oil. Added a bit of freshly mortared fennel and coriander seeds. I broiled the falafel (yes. i know. frying it IS the bomb. Believe me, I know.) and now to assembly: veggies, chiffonade fresh basil (whoo whoo...fancy pants), some falafel patties, tahini sauce, sesame seeds, and garnished with fresh pea tendrils. All I can say is wow. wow! A light, satisfying dish. buona notte.
