Lebanese Falafel Recipe

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Lebanese Falafel
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Directions:

  1. Soak beans in water for 24 hours, then drain well. Peel the fava beans.
  2. Mix together the peeled fava beans, chopped parsley, coriander/cilantro, crushed garlic and chopped onions.
  3. Grind in a food processor.
  4. Add all remaining falafel ingredients and process again.
  5. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Knead the falafel mix.
  7. Form spoonfuls of the falafel mixture into balls and flatten slightly.
  8. Heat oil in deep pan over high heat, then fry till browned.
  9. Note: Cooking time does not include 24 hours soaking time for the beans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.18 Kcal (926 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 4%
Sodium 1015.13mg 42%
Potassium 1217.87mg 26%
Total Carbs 45.28g 15%
Sugars 18.52g 74%
Dietary Fiber 16.37g 65%
Protein 16.06g 32%
Vitamin C 53.8mg 90%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 280mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.18 Kcal (344 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.03g 4%
Sodium 377.2mg 42%
Potassium 452.53mg 26%
Total Carbs 16.82g 15%
Sugars 6.88g 74%
Dietary Fiber 6.08g 65%
Protein 5.97g 32%
Vitamin C 20mg 90%
Iron 2.5mg 37%
Calcium 104mg 28%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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