Made with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices, falafel is a delicious and healthy dish. This recipe serves four and is easy to follow. Serve with a tasty lemon tahini dressing.
Crispy Falafel — makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
• 1.5 cans of chickpeas (15-ounce), drained and rinsed
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup of red onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup of cilantro, minced
• ¼ cup of parsley, minced
• ¼ of ground flax
• ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, optional
Directions:
- Add chickpeas to large mixing bowl. Mash with potato masher, make sure not to mash into paste.
- Add in garlic, onions, lemon juice and herbs until well combined.
- Stir in ground flax, panko and dried cumin and red pepper flakes.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Shape dough in to 1/4 cup balls. Cook in prepared skillet for about 5 minutes per side or until golden.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 190
Fat: 4g
Carbs: 33g
Protein: 10g
Fiber 11g
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