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World's Best Falafel Recipe
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World's Best Falafel Recipe

Falafel is a round bite sized mixture of garbanzo beans, seasonings and a hint of spice from a jalapeño all cooked and ready to add to any wrap or salad.  A healthy little bite! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 95 kcal
Course: Salad, Snacks, Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) garbanzo beans drained and dried, canned
  • 2 cups parsley
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup onion chopped
  • ½ tablespoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup flour

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, combine 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, 2 cups parsley, 1 cup cilantro, ¼ cup chopped onion, ½ tablespoon garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ seeded and diced jalapeno, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Pulse until smooth for about 1 minute.
  2. Add the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and stir in ¼ cup flour. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons and shape into small patties.
  3. Heat a medium skillet to medium high and add the patties. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 95kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Sodium 781mg (33%) Potassium 255mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1893IU (38%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95

% Daily Value*

Calories 95kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Sodium 781mg 33%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1893IU 38%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.