Granny's Falafel Recipe

Name: Granny's Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried garbanzo beans; 14 loaf Italian breadcrumbs; ½ tablespoon ground cumin; ¼ tablespoon baking soda; 14 bunch parsley; 18 bunch fresh cilantro; 1 large onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 large jalapeno; ¼ tablespoon salt

Servings: persons

1 lb dried garbanzo beans
14 loaf Italian breadcrumbs
½ tablespoon ground cumin
¼ tablespoon baking soda
14 bunch parsley
18 bunch fresh cilantro
1 large onion
1 garlic clove
1 large jalapeno
¼ tablespoon salt

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["Soak garbanzos overnight in 2 liters of water.", "Next morning, drain.", "Place in a large pot, cover and water, add 1 Tbs salt and bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.", "Drain and allow to cool.", "Put in food processor as follows: Place garbanzos in container and process until finely chopped.", "Transfer to a large mixing bowl.", "Peel the onion, cut into chunks and place in container along with parsley and garlic.", "Process until finely chopped.", "Add onion mixture.", "Stir in spices, mixing well.", "Add bread crumbs until mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.", "Shape mixture into 1"" balls.", "Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp."]

1810

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb dried garbanzo beans, 14 loaf Italian breadcrumbs, ½ tablespoon ground cumin, ¼ tablespoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Granny's 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.

Granny's Falafel

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