Easy Homemade Falafel
Easy Homemade Falafel - quick to make, perfect for a delicious and nutritious meal. Enjoy on its own, or you can add it to a salad or pita bread pocket sandwich.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas , drained well (peel them if you have time)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves , pressed
- 1 medium onion , grated
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (I used Panko)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp olive oil
- vegetable oil for deep frying
- yogurt sauce
Instructions
- Place chickpeas in a deep bowl. Using a potato masher, mash chickpeas so there are no big pieces.
- Add lemon juice, garlic, onion, parsley, baking powder, cumin, salt, Cayenne pepper. Mix to combine.
- Add egg, bread crumbs and olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop balls and place them on a plate, lined with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan oven medium- high heat (350 F if you own a candy/frying thermometer).. You need about 2 inches of oil. Fry falafel until golden, be careful not to burn it. It takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve on its own or in pita pockets.
Notes
Calories do not include the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg