Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 md. onion, chopped; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. coriander; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce; Black pepper, to taste; 2 slices French bread, torn and soaked in cold water to cover; 1/2 cup wholewheat flour; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

3 cloves garlic
1/2 md. onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Black pepper, to taste
2 slices French bread, torn and soaked in cold water to cover
1/2 cup wholewheat flour
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Blend garlic, onion and parsley in food processor until finely minced.
3
Add chickpeas and blend until finely chopped.
4
Add lemon juice, herbs and spices.
5
Squeeze water out of bread and add to mixture.
6
Process until well mixed.
7
Form mixture into 16 balls.
8
Flatten each ball to form 1/2-inch patties and dredge in flour.
9
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
10
Bake for 10 minutes; turn and bake for another 10 minutes.
11
In a heavy skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat.
12
Add patties and fry until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
13
Turn patties; add rest of oil.
14
Fry until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
15
Serve with pita bread and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and hot sauce.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 md. onion, chopped, 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, 1-1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked, 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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