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Falafel (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

Falafel (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 egg
1 lemon, juiced
kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup flour , plus 1/4 cup for shaping patties
vegetable oil, for frying
lettuce, for garnish
chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish
grated cucumber, for garnish
white bean yogurt sauce, recipe follows
creamy white bean yogurt sauce
3/4 cup cooked white beans
1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, scallions, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, parsley, cilantro, egg, and lemon juice. Pulse to combine and season with salt. The mixture will not be smooth, but it should not have large chunks.
Add in the baking powder and 1/3 cup of the flour and pulse to just combine. Remove to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Remove the chickpea mixture from the refrigerator. Add enough oil to a large saute pan so it reaches 1/2-inch up the sides and heat it over medium-high heat until an inserted thermometer reads 360 degrees F.
Meanwhile, drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1/4 cup flour. Roll into balls on the floured plate and press gently into patties. Fry in batches of hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes each side and drain on paper towels.
Serve the falafel on a bed of lettuce with chopped salted tomatoes, grated cucumber and White Bean Yogurt Sauce.
Puree the white beans, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mini food processor until very smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with falafel or as a salad dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	381.59 Kcal (1598 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.12g	22%
Cholesterol	42.91mg	14%
Sodium	312.44mg	13%
Potassium	807.23mg	17%
Total Carbs	51.25g	17%
Sugars	6.34g	25%
Dietary Fiber	12.02g	48%
Protein	15.87g	32%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	28%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	244.9mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.36 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.53g	22%
Cholesterol	19.83mg	14%
Sodium	144.4mg	13%
Potassium	373.08mg	17%
Total Carbs	23.69g	17%
Sugars	2.93g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.55g	48%
Protein	7.34g	32%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	28%
Iron	2.9mg	35%
Calcium	113.2mg	24%

* 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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