Chef John’s Falafel

Falafel is a popular street food in the Middle East and is often served in a pita bread with a variety of toppings and sauces.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chef John’s Falafel

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• as needed for frying Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until well combined but not pureed.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
4. Shape the falafel mixture into small patties and fry until golden brown on both sides.
5. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve hot with pita bread, tahini sauce, and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.