Jeanie's Falafel

Jeanie's Falafel

by Wyatt Davis 2 years ago
4.2 (10)
7 minutes
317.4 kcal
35.2 g carbs
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Description

This is a tasty dense falafel that contains no eggs. Serve on pitas with tzatziki or tahini sauce with lettuce and tomato.

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
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Directions
  1. 1. Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Do not be afraid to use your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water.
  2. 2. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. You may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 317.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 35.2 g
protein: 7.2 g
saturated fat: 2.2 g
sodium: 723.9 mg
fiber: 5.1 g
sugar: 1.7 g