Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Name: Falafel with Canned Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 1.5 onions, chopped; 0.75 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1.5 cups bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

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Falafel made with canned chickpeas — just like the ones you taste in a Greek restaurant! This recipe makes about 12 patties. Serve with hummus or tzatziki sauce.

Recipe by Dani

Updated on October 5, 2023

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Ingredients

1 ½ (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1 ½ onions, chopped
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.

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Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.

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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch diameter patties. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134	Calories
3g	Fat
22g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 571mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 9mg	45%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 174mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.