Spicy Falafel Recipe

Name: Spicy Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained; 1 each yellow onion quartered; 2 each garlic cloves; 4 slices bread cubed; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 4 small red chili peppers crushed; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped; 1 each eggs beaten; ⅓ cup bread crumbs; 4 each pita bread rounds

Servings: persons

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
1 each yellow onion quartered
2 each garlic cloves
4 slices bread cubed
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 small red chili peppers crushed
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
1 each eggs beaten
⅓ cup bread crumbs
4 each pita bread rounds

1
Process garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, bread, cumin and chilies in a blender or food processor until smooth, then spoon mixture into a bowl.
2
Add parsley, salt, pepper and egg; mix well.
3
Form in 8 balls and coat in bread crumbs.
4
Flatten balls slightly to form oval shapes.
5
Half fill a deep fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375F (190C).
6
Fry Falafel, a few at a time, 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Cut pita bread in half and open to form pockets.
9
Put 1 Falafel into each pocket with lettuce, onion and tomato slices and serve hot.

305

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Protein

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* 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 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, 1 each yellow onion quartered, 2 each garlic cloves, 4 slices bread cubed, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Falafel

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