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Easy Falafel Recipe

What is your favorite way to enjoy falafel? I am sharing my delicious Easy Falafel Recipe and my favorite way to enjoy falafel - dressed in tahini.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 falafel
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Homemade Falafel
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas OR 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda if using dried chickpeas
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, stems removed
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil) for frying
Basic Tahini Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 1-2 tbsp water
  • juice from one lemon
  • pinch salt
For serving
  • baby tomatoes, cut in half
  • mixed greens

Instructions

Homemade Falafel
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  1. If using canned chickpeas, go the the next step. OVERNIGHT: If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight in water with ¼ tsp baking soda, cover with water by 3-4 inches. Drain and then pat chickpeas dry.
  2. To a food processor add soaked or canned chickpeas, onion, baking powder, all purpose flour, parsley, dill, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper to a food processor. Mix/pulse to combine until mixture is well combined, scraping down sides as needed (you want a minced, crumbly texture, not pureed).
  3. Scoop out heaping tablespoonfuls of falafel mixture (a small cookie dough scoop works well) and form into balls and then press into small patties - you should get about 12 falafels. TIP: wet hands can help form the falafel more easily.
  4. Set a paper towel lined plate aside. Fill a high sided frying pan with ½ cup grapeseed oil, turn heat to medium and heat oil. Pan is ready if you put a pinch of falafel mixture in and soon after it starts to sizzle.
  5. Fry the falafel patties in batches, turning as needed to get a golden brown on both sides, should be no more than 5-8 minutes total. Rest falafel on a paper towel lined plate once done.
  6. Serve with tahini sauce, fresh salad greens and chopped tomatoes.
Basic Tahini Sauce
  1. In a small bowl whisk together tahini, 1 tbsp water, juice from one lemon and a pinch of salt. If the sauce is too thick, add one more tablespoon of water.

Notes

  • Make this falafel ahead of time, cool and then use in a wrap or salad.
  • Freeze uncooked falafel between layers of parchment paper and store in a container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Then, thaw and cook as instructed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9.1g (3%) Protein 2.6g (5%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g Sodium 334.8mg (14%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12falafel

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9.1g 3%
Protein 2.6g 5%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g 39%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Sodium 334.8mg 14%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.