Description
Quick Falafel is the kind of easy recipe I love making when I want something crisp, hearty, and full of fresh flavor without spending all evening in the kitchen. These golden chickpea patties are packed with parsley, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, then cooked until beautifully browned outside and tender in the middle. They make a great quick dinner, easy lunch, healthy snack, and one of my favorite food ideas for simple weeknight meals, meatless dinners, and satisfying homemade dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons oil for cooking
Instructions
1. Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, and olive oil to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and combined but still has some texture.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes so it firms up slightly.
3. Shape the mixture into 8 small balls or patties.
4. Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook the falafel in a single layer for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and crisp.
6. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm.
Notes
Do not over-process the chickpea mixture into a smooth paste, or the falafel can turn dense and gummy instead of tender inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 falafel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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