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7-Ingredient Easy Falafel Recipe

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Total time
30 min
Serves
9
7-Ingredient Easy Falafel Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 19 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed(400g)
  • 1 cup cilantro (30g // or parsley or a combination of both)
  • 1.5 tbsp tahini (22g)
  • 2 garlic cloves (6g)
  • 1 lemon, juiced (20g)
  • 1 tbsp chickpea flour (7g // can substitute any flour here)
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 jalapeno, optional (15g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Steps

  1. 1

    Add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until combined. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. Mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers.

  2. 2

    Divide the mixture into 9 equal portions and roll into a ball. Keep them as is or flatten them into small patties (as shown in the photos).

  3. 3

    Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. Flip the falafels and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Air fry at 375 F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown on the outside, shaking the basket half way.

  5. 5

    Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto a large skillet over medium high heat and cook 3-4 minutes on each side.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately in buddha bowls, pitas, wraps, sandwiches, salads and more!

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