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A plate of easy and delicious homemade falafel with sliced cucumbers, a bowl of hummus, flatbread, and tomatoes on a light grey table.

Easy and Delicious Homemade Falafel Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful chickpea fritters, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine Israeli, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 207 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $2.5
Shopping Cost$16

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the mixture:

  • Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and holds together.
    1 cup dried chickpeas, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, Salt and pepper to taste

Form the falafel:

  • Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties.

Fry the falafel:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the falafel to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
    Oil

Serve:

  • Serve hot with pita bread, hummus, and fresh vegetables.

Notes

For a healthier option, bake the falafel at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 71mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chickpea Fritters, Falafel, Quick Meal, Street Food

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