Falafel
User Reviews
4.9
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Chilling time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
169 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Falafel
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Sink your teeth into this classic Middle Eastern delicacy! This vegan Falafel is chewy and tender on the inside, with a crispy fried exterior to create the perfect bite. These meatless morsels are easy to make and pack a ton of flavor!
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Ingredients
Falafel
- 15 ounce chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 green onions roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
For Frying
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Pulse Ingredients: Add all the falafel ingredients to a food processor and process until finely chopped and mixture holds together.
- Chill: Transfer mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until chilled. To speed up this process, you can transfer it to a freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until chilled.
- Shape Into Patties: Shape into patties of your preferred size. Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop out some of the mixture, roll it into a ball then flatten it a bit in between your palms to resemble a patty. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Fry: Heat the ¼ cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties, but do not over-crowd and fry 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Repeat with remaining patties. Transfer the patties to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Serve: Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and tabbouleh salad.
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Notes
- Recipe yields about 24 falafel on the smaller size. Nutritional information is for 3 falafel.
- Do not over-crowd your pan when frying! We want to ensure they cook evenly and have room to breathe.
- Make sure to refrigerate the falafel mixture for at least an hour or overnight, this will aid in shaping the falafel, ensuring they keep their shape.
- Don’t worry about removing the skin from your chickpeas. It isn't necessary. But DO make sure to rinse and drain completely.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs and dried is all you have on hand, just keep in mind that 1 teaspoon dried equals 1 tablespoon fresh.
- You can definitely use dried chickpeas rather than canned, some even prefer to use dried for all that flavor it gives. For this to work, you’ll need to soak your chickpeas for at LEAST 12 hours. Place them in a large bowl and fill with water till they’re all covered and allow to soak for 12 – 24 hours. *Overnight soaking is best.
- Don't skip the baking powder, this will make the falafel fluffier on the inside.
- OVEN INSTRUCTIONS: Bake in a preheat oven at 375°F for 30 minutes on a greased baking sheet, flipping once halfway through.
- AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS: Spray the falafel with non stick cooking spray and allow to bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- You can store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days, which leaves lots of time to cook up different dishes to incorporate them into!
- Falafel can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Just allow to thaw at room temperature before warming back up to temperature in the oven. You can also freeze uncooked falafel patties. Simply place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flash freeze them for 1 hour, then place them in freezer bags and freeze for up to 1 month. Cook directly from frozen.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3falafel
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
841IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3falafel | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 841IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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60 reviews
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