Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas; 3 scallions, coarsely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley; Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 egg; 1 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/3 cup flour, plus 1/4 cup flour for shaping patties; Vegetable oil, for frying; Lettuce, for garnish; Chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish; Grated cucumber, for garnish; White Bean Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows; Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce; 3/4 cup cooked white beans; 1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 egg
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup flour, plus 1/4 cup flour for shaping patties
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lettuce, for garnish
Chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish
Grated cucumber, for garnish
White Bean Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce
3/4 cup cooked white beans
1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, scallions, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, parsley, cilantro, egg, and lemon juice.
2
Pulse to combine and season with salt.
3
The mixture will not be smooth, but it should not have large chunks.
4
Add in the baking powder and 1/3 cup of the flour and pulse to just combine.
5
Remove to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6
Remove the chickpea mixture from the refrigerator.
7
Add enough oil to a large saute pan so it reaches 1/2-inch up the sides and heat it over medium-high heat until an inserted thermometer reads 360 degrees F.
8
Meanwhile, drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1/4 cup flour.
9
Roll into balls on the floured plate and press gently into patties.
10
Fry in batches of hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes each side and drain on paper towels.
11
Serve the falafel on a bed of lettuce with chopped salted tomatoes, grated cucumber and White Bean Yogurt Sauce.
12
Puree the white beans, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mini food processor until very smooth.
13
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
14
Serve with falafel or as a salad dressing.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas, 3 scallions, coarsely chopped, 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 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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