Traditional Falafel Recipe

Name: Traditional Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and sorted; 1/2 tsp. plus ⅓ tsp. baking soda, divided; 1 small leek, white and light green part cut into 4 or 5 pieces; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 34 drops hot sauce, optional; 2 cups canola oil

Servings: persons

1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and sorted
1/2 tsp. plus ⅓ tsp. baking soda, divided
1 small leek, white and light green part cut into 4 or 5 pieces
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
34 drops hot sauce, optional
2 cups canola oil

1
Place chickpeas and 1/2 tsp.
2
baking soda in large bowl, and cover with 3 to 4 cups water.
3
Soak chickpeas 24 hours.
4
Drain.
5
Place chickpeas, remaining 1/3 tsp.
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baking soda, leek, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using) in bowl of food processor.
7
Process 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until chunky paste forms.
8
Shape 1 Tbs.
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chickpea mixture into compact ball, pressing out any excess moisture, and place on plate.
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Repeat with remaining mixture.
11
Heat oil to 350F in large skillet over medium heat.
12
Add 12 falafel balls, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned on bottoms.
13
Roll, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until golden brown all over.
14
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
15
Repeat with remaining falafel balls.

1180

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and sorted, 1/2 tsp. plus ⅓ tsp. baking soda, divided, 1 small leek, white and light green part cut into 4 or 5 pieces, 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Falafel

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