MAGPIE'S EASY FALAFEL CAKES

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For those of us meat-a-tarians at a loss for what to feed our vegan and vegetarian friends, this recipe works really well. Serve the falafel cakes in pocket pita with fresh sliced vegetables and cucumber sauce or tahini. Even the meat eaters love this recipe!

Provided by The Magpie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Egyptian

Time 1h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ small onion, minced
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup imitation sour cream
2 tablespoons cornmeal
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the onions in 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent.
  • Pulse the garbanzo beans, imitation sour cream, cornmeal, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and hot sauce in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the onions; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Place 1/4 cup cornmeal in a shallow dish. Form the garbanzo bean dough into 6 patties, 1/2-inch thick; roll the cakes in cornmeal.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the falafel cakes until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 887.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

AMAR SAPKOTA
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These falafel cakes are a great make-ahead meal. I made a double batch on the weekend, and then I froze them for later. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Falakhe Mlungisi
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These falafel cakes are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They're packed with chickpeas, carrots, and zucchini, and they're so tasty that kids won't even notice they're eating healthy.


DAKSHYA DHAKAL
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I love the crispy coating on these falafel cakes. It gives them a really nice texture.


Hamza Gsa
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These falafel cakes are a nice change from traditional falafel balls. They're easier to make, and they cook more evenly.


ali_khan110 khan
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I made these falafel cakes for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Jakob Saucedo
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These falafel cakes are a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also added some chopped spinach and feta cheese, and they were delicious.


Tttg Tttg
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I love that these falafel cakes are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option, and they're still just as delicious.


Ahmedalee Alee
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These falafel cakes are a great make-ahead meal. I made a double batch on the weekend, and then I froze them for later. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Gourab Dangi
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These falafel cakes are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They're packed with chickpeas, carrots, and zucchini, and they're so tasty that kids won't even notice they're eating healthy.


Skyla Clark
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I made these falafel cakes for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ricardo Matthyse
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These falafel cakes are a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also added some chopped spinach and feta cheese, and they were delicious.


Loryn Pat
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I love that these falafel cakes are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option, and they're still just as delicious.


Xoliswa Amahle
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These falafel cakes are a great make-ahead meal. I made a double batch on the weekend, and then I froze them for later. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Ahmad Shah Khilji
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These falafel cakes are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They're packed with chickpeas, carrots, and zucchini, and they're so tasty that kids won't even notice they're eating healthy.


Haadi Bukhari
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I made these falafel cakes for dinner last night, and they were a huge hit with my family. Even my picky eater loved them!


Shahi Sa
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These were delicious! I used a food processor to chop the chickpeas, and it worked perfectly. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little extra spice.


segun akinwale
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I've made these falafel cakes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Binod Pratap Shah
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These falafel cakes were a hit! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious blend of spices. I served them with tahini sauce and a side salad, and they were perfect for a light and healthy lunch.