Falafel Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Falafel Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried garbanzo beans; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf; 1 scallion, chopped; 1/4 jalapeno; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 12 ounces lump blue crab meat; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 -2 cup extra virgin olive oil, for frying

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf
1 scallion, chopped
1/4 jalapeno
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
12 ounces lump blue crab meat
1 lemon, zest of
1 -2 cup extra virgin olive oil, for frying

1
Soak chickpeas in water to cover for 24 hours.
2
Drain chickpeas and combine in food processor with cilantro, scallion, jalapeno, garlic, cumin and baking powder.
3
Process until the mixture is well combined and chickpeas are finely chopped, do not process into a paste.
4
Put the falfel mixture in bowel and add crabmeat and lemon zest.
5
Form the crab mixture into 6 2 inch patties (the patties can be refriderated for up to 8 hours).
6
Pour 1/2 inch olive oil in skillet and heat over medium high heat
7
Add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown, 5 minutes on a side.
8
Serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf, 1 scallion, chopped, 1/4 jalapeno, and more.

Yes, Falafel Crab Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Falafel Crab Cakes

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