Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked in water and covered over night; 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 3 cloves peeled and crushed garlic; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/4 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Oil, for deep-frying; Pita bread; Lettuce; Cucumbers; Tomatoes; Onions

Servings: persons

2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked in water and covered over night
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
3 cloves peeled and crushed garlic
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil, for deep-frying
Pita bread
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Onions

1
Soak chickpeas in water overnight.
2
Run chickpeas through food processor.
3
Blend in yellow onion, garlic, sesame seeds parsley, salt, cumin baking powder, coriander, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Form into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
5
Deep fry in oil until golden brown.
6
This takes approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
7
Serve in a pita bread and fill with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.
8
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
9
The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked in water and covered over night, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 3 cloves peeled and crushed garlic, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 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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