SOUTHWESTERN FALAFEL

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A spicy, Southwestern take on this Middle Eastern favorite. Serve with sour cream, guacamole or salsa.

Provided by jonvance

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 onion, quartered
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 egg
3 cloves garlic
1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic, taco seasoning, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth.
  • Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.
  • Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn't sticky.
  • Form dough into quarter-sized balls.
  • Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1353.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Sumbo Ladipo
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Yum! I can't wait to try this recipe.


PATRICIA YAWA KWANSEMA AWUSA
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I love the idea of using southwestern flavors in falafel. I bet it's delicious.


Abdiasbigboy Casil
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe. It looks so good!


Lhkr Khan
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This recipe looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.


Rajib Kr
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I'm excited to try this recipe. I love the combination of southwestern and falafel flavors.


syed hafeez
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I'm always looking for new falafel recipes. This one looks like a winner.


Afaq Younas
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Babatunde Odidollar
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make these falafel.


Md Maschod
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I was able to easily adapt this recipe to my dietary restrictions. It's a keeper!


Alisha Beasley
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients.


Rachel Jones
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I've made these falafel several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Nour Stars
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These were the best falafel I've ever had. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ishfaque Shar
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I made these falafel for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Alphonso Jackson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the falafel turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Chibuike Mathew
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These falafel were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


Raees Ali
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of southwestern and falafel flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. These were so good!


Yashin Khan
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My family loved these falafel. They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy.


Chris Kelvin Ani
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I've never had falafel before, but these were delicious! The crispy exterior and flavorful interior were perfect.


Richard Lohman
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These falafel were amazing! I loved the unique southwestern flavors.