Emeril'S Sure-Fired Falafel Recipe

Name: Emeril'S Sure-Fired Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans, about 12 ounces); 1 cup cilantro leaf; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 onion, quartered; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup olive oil; pita bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups dried garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans, about 12 ounces)
1 cup cilantro leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 onion, quartered
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup olive oil
pita bread, for serving

1
Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with water. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2
Place chickpeas, cilantro, spices, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, onions, garlic, and red bell pepper in a food processor or meat grinder. Sprinkle flour and baking powder over entire mixture. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Divide chickpea mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patties or disks.
3
In a large nonstick saute pan over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Slide in the patties and cook until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining patties.
4
Serve with pita bread, hummus and Middle Eastern condiments.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans, about 12 ounces), 1 cup cilantro leaf, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Emeril'S Sure-Fired 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.

Emeril'S Sure-Fired Falafel

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