Granny's Falafel Recipe

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Granny's Falafel
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
87
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tbsp baking soda
  • 1/4 bunch parsley
  • 1/8 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 large jalapeno
  • 1/4 tbsp salt

Directions:

  1. Soak garbanzos overnight in 2 liters of water.
  2. Next morning, drain.
  3. Place in a large pot, cover and water, add 1 Tbs salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Drain and allow to cool.
  6. Put in food processor as follows: Place garbanzos in container and process until finely chopped.
  7. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  8. Peel the onion, cut into chunks and place in container along with parsley and garlic.
  9. Process until finely chopped.
  10. Add onion mixture.
  11. Stir in spices, mixing well.
  12. Add bread crumbs until mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.
  13. Shape mixture into 1 balls.
  14. Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 86.53 Kcal (362 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4g 2%
Sodium 140.49mg 6%
Potassium 214.54mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.67g 5%
Sugars 2.83g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.05g 16%
Protein 4.43g 9%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 27.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.85 Kcal (1147 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.42g 2%
Sodium 444.59mg 6%
Potassium 678.93mg 5%
Total Carbs 46.43g 5%
Sugars 8.95g 11%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g 16%
Protein 14.01g 9%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 4%
Iron 4.6mg 8%
Calcium 86.6mg 3%

* 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.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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