Tasty Vegetarian Falafel Recipe

Name: Tasty Vegetarian Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams dried chickpeas or two tins of canned chickpeas; 1 piece onion; 1 piece red shallot; 5 pieces cloves of garlic; 1 piece chili pepper (whole including the seeds); 1.5 tablespoons cumin powder; 1.5 tablespoons coriander powder; 1 piece Fresh chives; 1 pinch salt; 1 shot sunflower oil

Servings: persons

1
Soak the dried chickpeas overnight. The chickpeas will double in size and weight.
2
Drain the chickpeas and remove the skin. If you use canned chickpeas drain them.
3
Put the chickpeas in a blender or kitchen machine.
4
Add the whole chili pepper including seeds, red shallot, onion, parsley powder, cumin powder, coriander powder.
5
Blend the ingredients together and stir if necessary.
6
Add the chives and blend some more. Be careful not to over blend.
7
Make small patties with a spoon. This amount will be good for 16 to 20 falafel.
8
Heat sunflower oil in medium to hot pan.
9
Fry the falafel for a couple of minutes before turning them over and fry the other side until golden brown.
10
Let the falafel drain on kitchen paper.

474

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 250 grams dried chickpeas or two tins of canned chickpeas, 1 piece onion, 1 piece red shallot, 5 pieces cloves of garlic, and more.

Yes, Tasty Vegetarian 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!

Tasty Vegetarian Falafel

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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