Bobby Flays Falafel Recipe

Name: Bobby Flays Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas; Canola oil, for deep-frying; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 to 2 serrano chiles, to taste, chopped; 2 green onions (green and pale green parts), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; Scant 2 teaspoons baking powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Piquillo Pepper Yogurt Sauce (recipe follows); 2 cups Greek yogurt; 3 piquillo peppers or 2 roasted red bell peppers (see Notes, page 22); 2 teaspoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika; 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups dried chickpeas
Canola oil, for deep-frying
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 to 2 serrano chiles, to taste, chopped
2 green onions (green and pale green parts), thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
Scant 2 teaspoons baking powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Piquillo Pepper Yogurt Sauce (recipe follows)
2 cups Greek yogurt
3 piquillo peppers or 2 roasted red bell peppers (see Notes, page 22)
2 teaspoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Soak the chickpeas in cold water to cover for at least 18 hours and up to 24 hours.
2
Drain the chickpeas, transfer them to a baking sheet lined with paper towels, and set aside for 30 minutes to drain completely.
3
Heat 4 inches of canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 330F on a deep-frying thermometer.
4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat.
5
Add the garlic and serrano chiles and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
6
Transfer the chickpeas to a meat grinder or food processor, and add the garlic mixture, green onions, parsley, mint, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and baking powder.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Grind until the mixture is finely ground.
9
Transfer to a bowl.
10
Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
11
Using a small ice cream scoop, form the mixture into Ping-Pong-size balls and place them on a plate.
12
Fry, in batches, in the hot oil until a pale blond color, about 45 seconds, spooning oil over the falafel constantly.
13
Remove with a slotted spoon to the lined baking sheet.
14
Raise the heat of the oil to 350F.
15
In batches, return the falafel to the oil, cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds, and then uncover and fry, spooning the oil over the falafel constantly, until a deep brown color, about 1 minute.
16
Remove with a slotted spoon to the lined baking sheet, and immediately season with salt.
17
Serve with the sauce.
18
Put the yogurt, peppers, paprika, garlic, and lemon zest in a blender and blend until smooth.
19
Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a small bowl.
20
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, covered, to allow the flavors to meld.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried chickpeas, Canola oil, for deep-frying, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bobby Flays Falafel falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bobby Flays Falafel

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