Falafel Crab Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf
1 scallion, chopped
1/4 jalapeno
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp baking powder
12 oz lump blue crab meat
1 lemon , zest of
1 -2 cup extra virgin olive oil, for frying

Directions:

Soak chickpeas in water to cover for 24 hours.
Drain chickpeas and combine in food processor with cilantro, scallion, jalapeno, garlic, cumin and baking powder.
Process until the mixture is well combined and chickpeas are finely chopped, do not process into a paste.
Put the falfel mixture in bowel and add crabmeat and lemon zest.
Form the crab mixture into 6 2 inch patties (the patties can be refriderated for up to 8 hours).
Pour 1/2 inch olive oil in skillet and heat over medium high heat
Add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown, 5 minutes on a side.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	498.6 Kcal (2088 kJ)
Calories from fat	413.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.94g	71%
Cholesterol	23.39mg	8%
Sodium	122.43mg	5%
Potassium	220.22mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.02g	4%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.53g	14%
Protein	10.54g	21%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Iron	15.8mg	88%
Calcium	56.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	426.33 Kcal (1785 kJ)
Calories from fat	353.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.28g	71%
Cholesterol	20mg	8%
Sodium	104.68mg	5%
Potassium	188.3mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.13g	4%
Sugars	2.01g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.01g	14%
Protein	9.01g	21%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	12%
Iron	13.5mg	88%
Calcium	48.2mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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