No-fail Chickpea Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, herbs, and spices. It is believed to have originated in Egypt and has become a staple street food in many countries.
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.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Chickpeas
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 clove Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, and salt.
- Process until well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture holds together.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the falafel until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the pan and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with pita bread, tahini sauce, and fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.