Lebanese Falafel Recipe

Name: Lebanese Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Felafel Ingredients; 1 kg green dried fava beans, peeled; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro); 3 heads garlic, peeled and crushed; 3 large onions, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons plain flour or 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour; 1 teaspoon ground dried coriander; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 3 teaspoons baking powder; For Deep Frying; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

Felafel Ingredients
1 kg green dried fava beans, peeled
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
3 heads garlic, peeled and crushed
3 large onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plain flour or 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon ground dried coriander
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
For Deep Frying
vegetable oil

1
Soak beans in water for 24 hours, then drain well. Peel the fava beans.
2
Mix together the peeled fava beans, chopped parsley, coriander/cilantro, crushed garlic and chopped onions.
3
Grind in a food processor.
4
Add all remaining falafel ingredients and process again.
5
Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
6
Knead the falafel mix.
7
Form spoonfuls of the falafel mixture into balls and flatten slightly.
8
Heat oil in deep pan over high heat, then fry till browned.
9
Note: Cooking time does not include 24 hours soaking time for the beans.

1302

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Felafel Ingredients, 1 kg green dried fava beans, peeled, 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro), and more.

Yes, Lebanese 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!

Lebanese Falafel

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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