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Falafel

Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Cuisine: ,
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Calories: 180
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy Free, Halal, Kosher, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this homemade falafel recipe brings the flavors of the Middle East to your table with simple pantry ingredients. Made with chickpeas, fresh parsley, garlic, and warm spices, these golden fritters are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or vegetarian main dish. Serve them with pita bread, fresh vegetables, hummus, or a tangy yogurt sauce for a delicious Lebanese-inspired meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ 15 ounce cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 ½ onions, chopped
  • 3/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or as needed
Instructions
  1. 1
    Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher.
  2. 2
    Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
  3. 3
    Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.
  4. 4
    Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.
  5. 5
    Heat Oil in skillet and fry until done

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 31mg11%
Sodium 380mg16%
Potassium 210mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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