Falafel
Falafel is a crispy, golden-brown Middle Eastern delight that transforms simple chickpeas into flavorful bites packed with garlic, cumin, and fresh herbs. Perfectly nestled in warm pita pockets and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce, these vegetarian gems can make any meal feel festive. Ideal for casual lunches or lively gatherings, this easy falafel recipe offers an explosion of flavors while being a nutritious addition to your plate. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleaser that’s both satisfying and healthy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 falafel balls (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp cumin seeds (toasted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
- In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Add baking powder and mix well. Allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties (1–1.5 inches).
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan to 350°F. Fry falafel in batches until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm in pita with tahini sauce and fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 falafel balls (70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg