Falafel with Canned Chickpeas
"Canned chickpeas are used to create falafel, reminiscent of the flavors you'd find in a Greek eatery. This recipe yields approximately 12 patties, perfect for enjoying alongside hummus or tzatziki sauce."
Ingredients
- 1 ½ (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
- 1 ½ onions, chopped
- ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch diameter patties. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 571mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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