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Falafel - Chickpea Fritters

Savory Middle Eastern Vegan Chickpea Fritters
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6 servings (24 patties)
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs chickpeas dried, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 serrrano pepper or jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 stalks green onion white and green parts chopped.
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp corriander
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • frying oil neutral-flavored oil for frying,

Instructions
 

  • Rinse dried chickpeas and pick-over for any small stones and debris, place them in a large bowl cover with water and soak overnight up to 24 hours.
  • Drain chickpeas, Add chickpeas plus the rest of the ingredients (except for baking powder and frying oil) into the bowl of a food processor. Process ingredients into consistency of fine moist grain. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary to incorporate all the ingredients completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate from 1 hour up to 3 days.
  • Add 3 inches of frying-oil into a heavy bottom fry-pan (preferably cast iron) and heat to 375° F
  • When ready to fry add the baking powder and mix into the mash. Using your hands, a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop form the mixture into 1½ inch balls flaten the balls to 1 inch thick patties.
  • Place patties gently into the hot oil, working in batches, not to overcrowd to fry-pan. Fry the patties 3 minutes each side until slightly puffed up and a deep golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel or baking rack. Season with additional salt and serve while hot.

Notes

Alternative Baking Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, spray, or brush cookie-sheet with olive oil. Place patties on cookie-sheet, brush the tops of falafel with more olive, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through. Falafel will be golden brown and springy to the touch. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4pattiesCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 483mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1092IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3mg
Keyword legumes, vegan, vegetarian
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