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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Process until a mostly smooth paste forms. You can add water, 1-2 teaspoons at a time if the consistency does not look right.
- Form the chickpea mixture into 1 1/2 inch patties. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Placethe patties in a single layer in the pan. You may need to work in batches.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until deep golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.