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Easy Falafel

A simple and delicious recipe for homemade falafel, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour for binding

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to a food processor with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour.
  5. Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the falafel balls until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 150cal (8%) Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 300mg (13%) Potassium: 300mg (9%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 1g (2%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) Calcium: 30mg (3%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keywords: Falafel, vegan, Vegetarian

Notes

Serve with tahini sauce or in pita bread with fresh vegetables.

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