Egyptian Falafel Recipe

Falafel is believed to have originated in Egypt and has been a popular street food in the Middle East for centuries.

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: 10.

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Egyptian Falafel Recipe

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Egyptian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack, Street Food 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

• 200 gram Dried Chickpeas
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 1 cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and salt.
4. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and forms a coarse paste.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6. Shape the mixture into small patties or balls.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
8. Fry the falafel until golden brown on all sides.
9. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
10. Serve hot with tahini sauce, pita bread, and salad.

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.