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Chef John's Falafel

Chef John's Falafel

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $6

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
    • 🧅 ½ yellow onion, diced
    • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    • 🧄 4 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 🍋 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Place dried chickpeas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.

3

Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed.

4

Transfer falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.

5

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6

Divide falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands to form a ball.

7

Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

271

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 24
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 Soaking your chickpeas overnight is essential for the proper texture of falafel.Serve falafel with tahini or tzatziki sauce and pair with pita bread for a complete meal.Use moistened hands to form the falafel balls to prevent sticking.Make ahead: The falafel mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before frying.