Falafel
Falafel is a delicious Middle Eastern dish that combines crispy, golden-brown balls filled with vibrant herbs and spices. Biting into these warm falafel reveals a fluffy interior bursting with flavor, making them perfect for wraps, salads, or as an appetizer. This easy recipe requires no deep-frying and is naturally vegan and gluten-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy this satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 falafel balls (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Pita bread or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of water. Drain well before use.
- In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and pepper until finely mixed but not pureed.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls or patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry falafel in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked falafel to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm in pita bread with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 falafel balls (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg