Falafel (Basic Recipe)
Yield
5 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
cooked,, drained and rinsed |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
water
|
|
| 1 | slice |
whole wheat bread
crustless, firm, torn into pieces |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
egg whites
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
freshly chopped |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cumin
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
basil
|
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
marjoram
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
tahini (sesame paste)
or olive oil |
|
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
for coating the falafel |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
cooked,, drained and rinsed |
|
| 79 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | slice |
whole wheat bread
crustless, firm, torn into pieces |
|
| 15 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
egg whites
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
freshly chopped |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cumin
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
basil
|
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
marjoram
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
tahini (sesame paste)
or olive oil |
|
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
for coating the falafel |
*
|
Directions
Purée the garbanzos in a food processor or in a blender.
Add the remaining ingredients, except the flour and mix well. The mixture will be soft.
Form the mixture into 1-inch balls or patties and coat with flour.
Bake in a preheated 350℉ (180℃) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
To make a falafel sandwich, cut a piece of pita bread in half and put 2 to 3 falafel balls or patties into the open halves. Add lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, sliced tomatoes, green onions and low-fat Yogurt Dressing or Tahini Dressing.
