Easy Falafel Balls
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 18 mins
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Servings
20 -25 falafel balls
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Calories
126 kcal
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Vegan
Easy Falafel Balls
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Delicious Mediterranean falafel balls are delicious and packed with veggies!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- ½ large onion roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2-1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper depending on taste
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4-6 tablespoons flour or as needed
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow them to soak overnight, or for at least 12 hours. They should double in size as they soak. You should have about 2 cups of soaked chickpeas after this step.
- Drain your soaked chickpeas and transfer them to your food processor.
- Add chopped onions, parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin to the processor. Process until the mixture is blended but not pureed.
- Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. You want to add enough bulgur or flour so that the dough forms a small ball and does not stick to your hands. If it's too wet, add a little bit more flour.
- Transfer this mixture to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
- Form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of walnuts, or use a falafel scoop, available in Middle-Eastern markets.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot or wok to 375 degrees. Fry 1 ball to test. If it falls apart, add a little flour to the mixture. Then fry about six balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
5falafel balls
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
530mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20-25 falafel balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5falafel balls | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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