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Vegan Falafel

Crispy Vegan Falafel That Will Brighten Your Dinner Table

Make delightful vegan falafel with a crunchy exterior and tender interior, perfect for dinner or as appetizers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel Mixture
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and thoroughly dried
  • 1 medium Onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro fresh, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parsley fresh
  • 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
For Frying
  • 1 cup Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain and thoroughly dry the canned chickpeas using paper towels.
  2. In a food processor, combine the dried chickpeas, roughly chopped onion, and crushed garlic. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  3. Add fresh cilantro and parsley, white sesame seeds, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and cumin. Mix well.
  4. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into small balls or patties.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  7. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
  8. Fry the falafel for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Transfer cooked falafel to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  10. Serve warm with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure to dry the chickpeas well and chill the falafel before frying for the best texture.

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