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Easy Homemade Falafel Recipe with Canned Chickpeas

Make delicious, authentic chickpea patties the easy way, using canned chickpeas!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12 falafels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
  • 1 white or yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Place 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 chickpea mixture from the refrigerator, and gently place heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil. Allow the falafel to brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes, and then use a slotted spoon to flip them over for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
Keyword easy, healthy, vegan, vegetarian
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