Homemade Falafel

February 02, 2018

Falafel is a delicious, crunchy, flavorful food. Perfect on its own as a snack or appetizer, or serve as a sandwich in a pita. Vegan and Gluten Free!

2 cups dry chickpeas
2 teaspoons whole cumin seed
2 teaspoons whole coriander seed
4 cloves garlic
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
zest of 1 lemon
avocado or canola oil, for frying

Place chickpeas in large bowl, and add enough water to cover by 1". Soak chickpeas for 24 hours. Check after 12 hours, as you may need to add more water. Chickpeas should triple in size. After 24...

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Nutritions

Calories
287

Sodium
808mg
33% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
13g
52% DV