Falafel

Falafel is food with roots and rhythm. Chickpeas, herbs, and spice come together into something crisp on the outside and tender within. It’s the kind of recipe that travels well from street corners to home kitchens always comforting, always familiar.

This is Let’s Veg cooking at its best: simple ingredients, bold flavor, and food meant to be shared.

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Falafel

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homemade falafel made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices. A crisp, flavorful Let’s Veg recipe perfect for wraps, bowls, or plates.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Soak 12 hours hrs

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 191

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup dried chickpeas do not use canned
• ½ small onion roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Oil for frying

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Soak dried chickpeas in plenty of water for 8-12 hours. Drain well.
2. Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices to a food processor.
3. Pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.
4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in flour and baking powder.
5. Chill mixture for 15–20 minutes to help it hold together.
6. Shape into small balls or patties.
7. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
8. Fry falafel for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
9. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For baking: bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway

For air fryer: cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes

Serve with pita, salad, or tahini sauce

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