Israeli Falafel

Falafel is a popular street food in Israel 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 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Israeli Falafel

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Dried Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic Cloves
• 1 cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight.
2. Drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor.
3. Add the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
4. Pulse the mixture until well combined and slightly coarse.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
7. Roll the falafel balls in sesame seeds.
8. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
9. Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
10. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
11. Serve hot with pita bread, tahini sauce, and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.