- 1 14 oz. can of fava beans, drained
- 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until combined but not completely smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Heat 1 inch of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Remove falafel mixture from the refrigerator, and gently place heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the oil. Allow the falafel to brown on one side, about 2 minutes, and then use a slotted spoon to flip them over for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve with lots of tzatziki.
Hi! You can find dried fava beans at most Middle Eastern food stores.
Thanks! If using dried beans, soak 1/2 cup of beans in water overnight and use in place of the canned beans in this recipe.