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Falafel

Crispy, herb-packed falafel made from soaked chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, and warm spices. Perfect vegan and gluten-free Middle Eastern street food, great for wraps, salads, or snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6 people
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose or chickpea flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Place soaked chickpeas in a large bowl and drain well.
  • In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pulse until coarse and mixture holds when pressed. Do not over-process.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add baking powder and flour, and mix well. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Shape mixture into balls or patties about 1½ inches wide.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or fryer.
  • Fry falafel in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp, turning occasionally.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve hot with pita bread, fresh veggies, pickles, and tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2peopleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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