Falafel (Middle East, Palestine) Recipe

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Falafel (Middle East, Palestine)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak the chick peas overnight. Drain.
  2. Combine beans, onions, garlic, parsley, and hot pepper. Grind twice (Suggested is an electric meat grinder). Add salt, pepper, cumin, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly.
  3. When ready to fry the falafel, add baking soda. Shape into patties 1 1/2 inch diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.
  5. Serve hot with tomato slices in arabic bread (or pita bread) in the form of a sandwhich. If desired, you can add to the sandwhich tahnia sauce and slices of onions.
  6. *The falafel batter can be frozen. Thaw and add baking soda just before frying.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 191.11 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.06g 5%
Sodium 33.24mg 1%
Potassium 502.58mg 11%
Total Carbs 32.52g 11%
Sugars 6.26g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8.92g 36%
Protein 9.75g 19%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 73.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 274.16 Kcal (1148 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.39g 5%
Sodium 47.68mg 1%
Potassium 720.96mg 11%
Total Carbs 46.65g 11%
Sugars 8.98g 25%
Dietary Fiber 12.79g 36%
Protein 13.99g 19%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 6%
Iron 4.6mg 18%
Calcium 105.2mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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