Colossal American Falafel Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (16 oz) cans garbanzo beans ( chickpeas), drained and rinsed
6 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp tahini (optional)
2 eggs
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
2 large carrots, finely shredded
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
6 slices turkey bacon, sliced into small strips (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Place garbanzo beans, 6 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, water, and tahini in a blender. Puree until thick and smooth. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Stir eggs into hummus mixture until completely mixed.
Gently stir bread crumbs, carrots, onion, garlic salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, cumin, and turkey bacon into hummus mixture until thoroughly combined.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drop a large spoonful of falafel mixture into hot oil. Gently flatten into a thick disc. Cook patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a wire rack with paper towels underneath.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	622.15 Kcal (2605 kJ)
Calories from fat	421.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.88g	72%
Cholesterol	135.31mg	45%
Sodium	2065.91mg	86%
Potassium	589.51mg	13%
Total Carbs	21.29g	7%
Sugars	3.51g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.36g	13%
Protein	31.1g	62%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	70mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	323.62 Kcal (1355 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.38g	72%
Cholesterol	70.39mg	45%
Sodium	1074.62mg	86%
Potassium	306.64mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.07g	7%
Sugars	1.83g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	13%
Protein	16.18g	62%
Vitamin C	4mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	1.8mg	19%
Calcium	36.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

15.7

Points
17

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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