Quick and Easy Falafel Recipe

Total: 15 mins
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Yield: 2 Portions (2 Servings)

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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
745	Calories
15g	Fat
124g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 Portions (2 Servings)
Amount per serving
Calories	745
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g	20%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1037mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 124g	45%
Dietary Fiber 23g	82%
Protein 33g
Calcium 241mg	19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Traditional falafel recipes using dried chickpeas can be time-consuming. Soaking the beans and removing the shells is not ideal for those with a busy lifestyle. This recipe for falafel contains few ingredients which cut down on preparation time. It's perfect for those who want an easier version of falafel.

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon coriander
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups canola or vegetable oil (or amount needed for frying)

Gather ingredients.

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Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper (to taste) in a medium bowl. Add flour and combine well.

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Mash chickpeas, making sure to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.

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Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping-pong ball. Slightly flatten.

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Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 F until golden brown (2 to 5 minutes).

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Serve falafel by itself, or with hot pita bread with veggies, or tahini sauce.

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Enjoy!