Falafel (Basic Recipe) Recipe

Name: Falafel (Basic Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked,, drained and rinsed; ⅓ cup water; 1 slice whole wheat bread crustless, firm, torn into pieces; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 each garlic cloves finely chopped; 1 each egg whites; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon marjoram; 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) or olive oil; 1 x cayenne pepper to taste; 1 x flour, all-purpose for coating the falafel

Servings: persons

2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked,, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup water
1 slice whole wheat bread crustless, firm, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 each garlic cloves finely chopped
1 each egg whites
2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) or olive oil
1 x cayenne pepper to taste
1 x flour, all-purpose for coating the falafel

1
Puree the garbanzos in a food processor or in a blender.
2
Add the remaining ingredients, except the flour and mix well.
3
The mixture will be soft.
4
Form the mixture into 1-inch balls or patties and coat with flour.
5
Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
6
To make a falafel sandwich, cut a piece of pita bread in half and put 2 to 3 falafel balls or patties into the open halves.
7
Add lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, sliced tomatoes, green onions and low-fat Yogurt Dressing or Tahini 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked,, drained and rinsed, ⅓ cup water, 1 slice whole wheat bread crustless, firm, torn into pieces, 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Falafel (Basic Recipe) 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.

Falafel (Basic Recipe)

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