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Falafel

Crispy and flavorful chickpea balls, perfect for a healthy snack or meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Falafel Mixture
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour optional, for binding
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Falafel Mixture
  1. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. Place them in a food processor along with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. If the mixture is too wet, add flour to help bind it.
Form and Fry the Falafel
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Shape the chickpea mixture into small balls or patties.
  2. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve hot with tahini sauce, pita bread, and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Falafel can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option. Adjust spices to taste.

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