Homemade Falafel Recipe

Name: Homemade Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 19 falafel
Ingredients: 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas; ¼ red onion; 1 handful fresh parsley, about ¼ bunch; 1 handful fresh cilantro, about ¼ bunch; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ cup flour*; ¼ cup neutral cooking oil for frying

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Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings
19 falafel
Calories
108 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Homemade Falafel Recipe

Nancy Wheeler

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This Homemade Falafel recipe packs chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices into a flavorful, Middle-Eastern-inspired patty that's quick, easy, and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 15 oz. cans chickpeas $1.72
¼ red onion $0.26
1 handful fresh parsley, about ¼ bunch $0.26
1 handful fresh cilantro, about ¼ bunch $0.17
4 cloves garlic $0.12
1 tsp salt $0.01
½ tsp cayenne pepper $0.13
1 tsp ground cumin $0.08
1 tsp baking powder $0.04
½ cup flour* $0.07
¼ cup neutral cooking oil for frying $0.22

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Instructions

Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander. Add the chickpeas to a food processor with the red onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, cayenne, garlic and cumin.
Process the mixture until it forms a chunky paste. A little texture to the mixture is usually desirable. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to make sure the mixture is an even texture.
Place the mixture into a bowl and add the baking powder. Begin adding flour, 2 Tbsp at a time, until the mixture becomes cohesive enough to form into patties and not stick to your hands. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Using a small measuring cup or scoop (about 1/8th cup or 2 Tbsp), form the mixture into small patties.
If freezing the patties for later, place them on a parchment lined baking sheet so they can freeze without sticking together. The patties can be transferred to an air-tight container or freezer bag for long-term storage once they have frozen through.
To cook the fresh or frozen patties, heat oil in a skillet (or pot if deep frying) until very hot and shimmering, but not smoking. Cook the patties on each side until deep golden brown and crispy.