Vegan Middle Eastern Falafel with Chickpeas

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Vegan Middle Eastern Falafel with Chickpeas Recipe

This vegan falafel recipe uses chickpeas, herbs, and spices to make a traditional Middle Eastern dish. It's ideal for a quick lunch or dinner, and it goes well with pita bread, salad, or as a sandwich.

Ingredients

• Soak 1 cup dried chickpeas overnight
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• For frying, use oil

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Instructions

• Place the soaked chickpeas in a food processor and process until smooth.
• In a food processor, combine the onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, and salt.
• Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
• Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes in a bowl.
• Make small balls or patties out of the mixture.
• In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry the falafel for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from the pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
• Serve with pita bread and tahini sauce, if desired.

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