Low Carb Falafel Recipe

Name: Low Carb Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can eden black soybeans, rinsed and drained (See Note 1); 3 tablespoons minced onions; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sesame tahini; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (See Note 2); 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium egg; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can eden black soybeans, rinsed and drained (See Note 1)
3 tablespoons minced onions
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame tahini
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (See Note 2)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium egg
oil (for deep frying)

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Place soybeans, garlic, and onions in a food processor and process until soybeans are very finely chopped.
2
Place soybean mixture in a bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350F
4
Drop mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil.
5
Fry 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
6
Drain on paper towels.
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NOTE 1: Canned black soybeans are available at some health food and low-carb specialty stores. I purchase mine from Eden Foods online store (www.edenfoods.com/store).
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NOTE 2: Xanthan gum is a low-carb thickener available in powder form. I use it to thicken soups, stews, and gravies, and to add body to low-carb baked goods. It's available at a number of online low-carb vendors. I get mine from Authentic Foods (www.authenticfoods.com).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can eden black soybeans, rinsed and drained (See Note 1), 3 tablespoons minced onions, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1/2 cup almond flour, and more.

Yes, Low Carb 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.

Low Carb Falafel

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