Homemade Falafel

Submitted by Chef #849343

"A healthy alternative to oh so yummy authentic falafel. It's great wrapped up in a pita with fresh veggies and yogurt sauce, on a bed of greens or served as and appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 30 patties
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

1. Place all ingredients in except olive oil in a food processor and process until a paste is formed.
2. Heat oil over med-high heat.
3. Drop paste by rounded tablespoon into heat oil and flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides.

Reviews

[Chef Dudo]

They were easy to make. However, they fell apart when done. The taste was OK though albeit a bit dry. Also, a lot more oil was needed than the one tablespoon stated. Thanks for posting. Made for PAC, Autumn 2008.