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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These falafels taste amazingly like the real thing. They're made with black soybeans instead of chickpeas, so they're low in carbs and high in protein and fiber. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can eden black soybeans, rinsed and drained (see note 1) |
3 tablespoons minced onions |
2 garlic cloves, finely minced |
1/2 cup almond flour |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon sesame tahini |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (see note 2) |
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 medium egg |
oil (for deep frying) |
Directions:
1. Place soybeans, garlic, and onions in a food processor and process until soybeans are very finely chopped.
2. Place soybean mixture in a bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350F
4. Drop mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil.
5. Fry 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. NOTE 1: Canned black soybeans are available at some health food and low-carb specialty stores. I purchase mine from Eden Foods online store ( /store).
8. NOTE 2: Xanthan gum is a low-carb thickener available in powder form. I use it to thicken soups, stews, and gravies, and to add body to low-carb baked goods. It's available at a number of online low-carb vendors. I get mine from Authentic Foods ( ).
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