CS Black Bean Falafel

Make couscous - Combine stock, salt, and butter in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous and cover with lid. Let stand for ~5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

Zucchini - Slice into spears or chop. (Note: Spears are great for dipping in sauce, but the zucchini will cook faster if chopped.) (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

Make aioli - Whisk together mayonnaise, harissa, and lemon juice (portion for aioli). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

Green onions - Chop green onions. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)

Make black bean falafel - Drain and rinse beans. Combine beans and green onions in a bowl and mash with a potato masher, pastry blender, or fork (it’s okay if some larger pieces of beans remain). Add soy sauce, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander (portion for falafel), salt, black pepper, eggs, panko, and flour. Stir everything together until evenly combined. Use your hands to make small patties 2" / 5 cm across or about 5 / serving. (Note: The mixture should be fairly sticky, but if it’s too sticky to work with, add some more flour a spoonful at a time.) (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil (portion for zucchini) and then zucchini. Season zucchini with ground coriander (portion for zucchini) and some salt and pepper as it cooks. Cook zucchini on all sides until tender and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice (portion for zucchini) over top. Set zucchini aside and return skillet to heat.

Add oil (portion for falafel) to heated pan and then add falafel in a single layer (do this in batches if needed). Sear falafel on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.

If couscous was made ahead, reheat in the microwave.

Serve zucchini and falafel over couscous. Top with harissa aioli. Enjoy!