Falafel Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Total Time

    1 d 50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    339 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Falafel Recipe

This falafel recipe is dried chickpeas blended with herbs and spices, then formed into patties and fried to golden brown perfection. A classic recipe that tastes even better than what you'd get at a restaurant!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups dried chickpeas uncooked, do not use canned
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/2 cup onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let the chickpeas soak for 24 hours, adding more water to cover if needed.
  2. Drain the chickpeas, then place them in a food processor along with the garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, baking soda and lemon juice.
  3. Process until a mostly smooth paste forms. You can add water, 1-2 teaspoons at a time if the consistency does not look right.
  4. Form the chickpea mixture into 1 1/2 inch patties. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  5. Placethe patties in a single layer in the pan. You may need to work in batches.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until deep golden brown.
  7. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 747mg (31%) Potassium 865mg (25%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 890IU (18%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 747mg 31%
Potassium 865mg 18%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 890IU 18%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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