Nutty Falafel Tenders Recipe

Name: Nutty Falafel Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup minced onion; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 2 cups cooked and cooled chickpeas, liquid reserved; 1 cup roasted almonds, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon cilantro; 1 teaspoon parsley; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup crumbled saltine crackers; 3 eggs (recommended) (optional); olive oil, as needed

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil
½ cup minced onion
5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 cups cooked and cooled chickpeas, liquid reserved
1 cup roasted almonds, chopped fine
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 teaspoon parsley
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup crumbled saltine crackers
3 eggs (recommended) (optional)
olive oil, as needed

1
Heat oil in large heavy frying pan over medium high heat.
2
Fry onions until tender but not brown, stirring often.
3
Place chickpeas and garlic in a large bowl and mash well.
4
Stir in the fried onions, the spices, and the nuts and cracker crumbs.
5
Add the eggs if you are using them and enough reserved fluid from cooking the chickpeas to make a very thick mixture, the consistency of meat for meatballs.
6
If you are not using eggs the mixture will hold together better if you let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
7
Form balls about 1-2 inches in diameter, slightly flatten them, and drop them into the same frying pan that you cooked the onions in with enough oil to cover the bottom.
8
Cook them for about five minutes to a side till they are browned and slightly crispy.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup minced onion, 5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, 2 cups cooked and cooled chickpeas, liquid reserved, and more.

Yes, Nutty Falafel Tenders 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.

Nutty Falafel Tenders

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