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How to Make the Best Falafel
Grab your passport! You're going on a culinary adventure to uncover best, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-middle, Homemade Falafel with this foolproof recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
13 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 67 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- salt and pepper
- oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak the chickpeas for at least 12 hours. Drain the chickpeas and pat them dry.
- Place the soaked chickpeas, herbs, garlic, and spices in a food processor and mix well.
- Transfer the falafel mixture to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the mixture from the fridge. Add the baking powder and sesame seeds. Stir well.
- Wet your hands and use them to form the falafel mixture into patties.
- Heat the pot of oil on MEDIUM. Fry the falafel patties in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, until they brown.
- Serve the falafels with pita bread and cucumbers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.