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Falafel with Canned Chickpeas
Fluffy and nutty golden nuggets that make any meal a Mediterranean masterpiece.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1/3 cup onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, add chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still has a slightly coarse texture.
- Sprinkle the flour over the chickpea mixture and pulse a few more times until the mixture can hold together when pressed.
- Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2 tablespoons each, and lightly press to flatten.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel patties in batches until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
786IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.