Jeanie's Falafel

Name: Jeanie's Falafel
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped; 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric; 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Cost $8, save $10

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7 Min
6 Servings
$8

Jeanie's Falafel

Cost $8, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

7 Min
6 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Protein
- 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetables & Herbs
- 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
Baking
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Oil
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

STEPS

Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Use your hands if needed. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. Add water if the mixture doesn't hold together.

Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry until brown. If using a heavy skillet, adjust heat as needed and turn frequently for even browning.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

317

Calories

7
Protein
35
Carbs
17
Fats

💡 Serve in pitas with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki or tahini sauce for a complete meal.Add a little water if the mixture is too dry to shape into balls.Monitor oil temperature closely to prevent burning or uneven frying.