FALAFEL I

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Chickpeas pureed with garlic, peanut butter, onions, egg, soy sauce and spices, then formed and fried. Excellent when served in a pita with sliced tomato, cucumber and yogurt.

Provided by SALLYCOOKS

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
4 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 green onion, chopped
1 onion, cut into chunks
1 egg
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon corn oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender puree chickpeas. To the chickpeas add garlic, peanut butter, green onion, onion, egg, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and soy sauce; process until well mixed. Shape into balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown balls on all sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Wiaan van Niekerk
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I thought the falafel were a bit too oily. I would recommend using less oil in the mixture.


Kitty Gaga
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These were the best falafel I've ever had! They were so crispy and flavorful.


KIM MEME
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The falafel are always crispy and flavorful.


Sophia Chabata
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These falafel were amazing! I loved the crispy exterior and the soft and fluffy interior.


Usha 123
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I thought the falafel were a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to the mixture.


Linda Garcia
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These falafel were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Raheeq RaheequrRehman
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I made these falafel for dinner last night and they were delicious! My family loved them.


Daddy Master
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I've tried a lot of falafel recipes, but this one is my favorite. The falafel are always perfectly crispy and flavorful.


Bonny Matrix
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These falafel were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Anang Chaudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but I thought these were pretty good. They were well-seasoned and had a nice crispy exterior.


Nickie Mulungi
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These were so easy to make and they tasted delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Frank Tanda
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I thought the falafel were a bit dry. I would recommend adding more oil to the mixture.


Ashrina Nepal
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I've made this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. The falafel are always perfectly crispy and flavorful.


KF ABIR
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These falafel were amazing! They were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I loved the combination of spices and herbs.


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