Easy Vegan Falafel
Ingredients
The falafel
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1
15-ounce can
chickpeas (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
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⅓
cup
chopped fresh parsley (or sub cilantro)
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4
cloves
garlic (minced)
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2
medium
shallots (minced)
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2
Tbsp
raw sesame seeds (or sub finely chopped nuts)
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1 ½
tsp
cumin
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¼
tsp
sea salt
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¼
tsp
black pepper
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1
pinch
cardamom (optional)
-
1
pinch
coriander (optional)
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3-4
Tbsp
all-purpose flour (or sub oat flour or gluten-free blend)
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3-4
Tbsp
avocado oil (for cooking)
-
to taste
Panko bread crumbs (optional)
For serving
-
Garlic Dill Sauce
(for serving)
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, parsley, shallots, garlic, sesame seeds, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional spices in a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
- Add flour gradually, pulsing until the mixture can be molded into a ball without sticking to your hands.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, ensuring bold flavors.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Form the mixture into small discs and optionally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the falafel until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with garlic-dill sauce or hummus, in pita or on a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12 falafel
Calories
91
Total fat
5.8g
Total carbohydrates
8.1g
Total protein
2.2g
Sodium
87mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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