Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans; about 12 ounces); 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 onion, quartered; 1 leek, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans; about 12 ounces)
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 onion, quartered
1 leek, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half

1
Sort and wash chickpeas; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Cover; let stand 8 hours. Drain.
2
Combine chickpeas, cilantro, and next 8 ingredients (cilantro though leek) in a food processor; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Divide chickpea mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add 5 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure twice with remaining oil and patties.
4
Spread 1 tablespoon Yogurt-Tahini Dip in each pita half; fill with 1 patty.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans; about 12 ounces), 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, 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.

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