Falafels

Name: Falafels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 cup of boiled chickpea; 9 sprigs of parsley; 9 sprigs of cilantro (coriander); 1 onion; 1/2 cup of flour; 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice; 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder; 1.5 teaspoons of cumin; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; 6 cloves of garlic; 6 tablespoons of sunflower oil

Lebanese Cuisine

October 23, 2019

Difficulty Medium

Servings 4-6 people

Preparation 20 mins

Cooking 10 mins

Total 30 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition

Ingredients

1 cup of boiled chickpea
9 sprigs of parsley
9 sprigs of cilantro (coriander)
1 onion
1/2 cup of flour
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
1.5 teaspoons of cumin
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
6 cloves of garlic
6 tablespoons of sunflower oil

Directions

Add chickpeas, coriander, parsley, onion, flour, lemon juice, baking powder, cumin, salt, black pepper and garlic to a food processor and mix. Put the mixture to a closed container and leave for 1-2 hours.
With the help of a spoon, make 2 balls of dough into a ball and flatten it lightly. Repeat until all falafel discs are prepared.
Heat in a large pan until medium heat over oil. Put 4 or 5 falafel discs to hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then, put a paper-covered plate. Repeat it with remaining falafel discs, if necessary add extra sunflower oil to the pan.
Serve immediately as hot and crispy. Or you can freeze up to 3 months in a closed container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Falafels

Serves 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories360

% Daily Value*

Sodium 482 mg21%

Potassium 610 mg13%

Protein 9.8 g19.6%

Total Fat 19.6 g25.1%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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It is a hearty Lebanese dish. It is a vegetarian favorite with plenty of protein.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets