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Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried Chickpeas, soaked overnight; 0.5 large Onion, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, chopped; 0.5 bunch Parsley, fresh, chopped; 0.5 bunch Cilantro, fresh, chopped; 1 teaspoon Cilantro Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder; 0.5 teaspoon Salt


Prep: 30 min

Cook: 15 min

Servings: 12

Fried and crispy fritters made of chickpeas and fresh herbs.

Vegan
Healthy
Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dried Chickpeas, soaked overnight
1 cup
Onion, chopped
0.5 large
Garlic, chopped
3 cloves
Parsley, fresh, chopped
0.5 bunch
Cilantro, fresh, chopped
0.5 bunch
Cilantro Powder
1 teaspoon
Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon
Salt
0.5 teaspoon

Directions

Step 1
Blend the uncooked and presoaked chickpeas in a food processor with onions, garlic, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin powder and cilantro powder. Make sure all the ingredients are completely dry before blending.
Step 2
Use your hands to gently press the chickpea and herb mixture together into small balls.
Step 3
Place a pot over medium-high heat with enough oil to submerge the falafel balls.
Step 4
Carefully drop the balls in the hot oil and do not move them until a crust has begun to form.
Step 5
Once they are browned on all sides, remove to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 6
Enjoy!

Chef's Notes

Make sure all the ingredients are dry before placing them in the blender. Place the mixture in the fridge for at least 15 minutes so it can dry out even further.
If using canned chickpeas, you MUST add flour so the mixture will bind into balls.

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Nutrition

Serving Size:: 1 ball, 57 cal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 3g