Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peeled dried fava beans, soaked overnight (7 ounces); ¾ cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight; 1 small onion, finely chopped; ⅓ cup minced flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons water; pure olive oil or canola oil

Servings: persons

1 cup peeled dried fava beans, soaked overnight (7 ounces)
¾ cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight
1 small onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup minced flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons water
pure olive oil or canola oil

1
Drain and rinse the favas and chickpeas and put them in a food processor.
2
Add the onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, baking powder, salt, cumin and crushed red pepper.
3
Pulse, scraping down the side of the bowl, to form a coarse paste.
4
Add the water and process until the mixture is gritty but fine and brilliant green.
5
Scrape the paste into a bowl.
6
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the falafel mixture into the hot oil and fry in small batches until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes.
7
Drain on paper towels set over a wire rack and serve hot, with Tahini Sauce.

198

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 cup peeled dried fava beans, soaked overnight (7 ounces), ¾ cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight, 1 small onion, finely chopped, ⅓ cup minced flat leaf parsley, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Falafel

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