Make Your Own (DIY) Gluten Free Falafel Mix!
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 falafel
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Make Your Own (DIY) Gluten Free Falafel Mix!
Description
The Make Your Own Gluten Free Falafel Mix consists of dry ingredients: chickpea or fava bean flour, kosher salt, dried parsley, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and baking powder. The powders are mixed thoroughly and stored until ready to use.
To prepare falafel, water is added to the mix, allowing it to rest to hydrate before shaping into balls or patties. The falafel are then fried in heated light olive oil until lightly browned and cooked through. This method results in crispy exterior falafel with tender interior.
Served traditionally inside pita with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, they are also suitable as an appetizer paired with dips like bleu cheese. The mix is flexible for different shapes and serving applications.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fava flour ground at about 6 clicks to the left of center, or chickpea flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or sea salt)
- 2 ½ tsp parsley (dried)
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 oz water
- olive oil as needed for frying, light
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Keep sealed in container or plastic bag until ready to use.
To make falafel:
- Add 4 ounces of water to the mixture of dry ingredients. Allow to rest for 10 to 20 minutes before forming into patties or balls.
- Fry in heated oil for about 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel.
- Serve as desired. I like to eat them in a pita with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and sliced cucumber. They're also great as appetizers served with a bleu cheese dip (recipe to come).
Notes
- The falafel batter can be formed into balls, patties, croquettes, or other shapes as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12falafel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3 falafel | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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