Greek Veggie Balls with Tahini Lemon Sauce - Women Fitness

Ingredients

• 2 (15-oz.) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained (or 3 1/2 cups cooked)
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs (may use gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup nut meal (i.e., almond meal, hazelnut meal, or peanut meal)
• 5 large Medjool dates, pitted, finely diced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1 Tbsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• Pinch sea salt (optional)
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• Water, as needed
• Smoked paprika