Falafels
- Serves 4 (12 falafels)
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Cook time 6 minutes
Nutrition facts
Per serving (3 falafels): Calories 269, Protein 11 g, Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 37 g, Fibre 5 g, Iron 4 mg, Calcium 102 mg, Sodium 157 mg
Falafels
Also needed
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped
- 125 ml (½ cup) canola oil
Optional
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) tahini (sesame paste)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) cumin
Preparation
- Place the chickpeas, garlic, souvlaki seasoning, cilantro, half of the breadcrumbs, parsley, and tahini and cumin, if desired in the food processor. Mix until smooth.
- Form 12 balls, using about 45 ml (3 tbsp) of the chickpea mix for each.
- Place the rest of the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Coat the balls with the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Brown the balls for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Let them dry on paper towels.
Side dish idea
Garlic Yogourt Dipping Sauce
Mix 180 ml (¾ cup) plain Greek yogourt (0%) with 15 ml (1 tbsp) minced garlic, 2.5 ml (½ tsp) cumin seeds, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon zest and 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper.
Perfect ideas !
For lunch ,dinner and parties
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