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falafel

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Recipe by
Monika Rosales
@THEDEVOTEDCOOK
Pembroke Pines, FL

Great as a snack or a meal.

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For falafel

  • 1 can
    garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
  • 3
    garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, fresh
  • 1/4 c
    parsley, fresh
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2
    lemon squeezed
  • salt/pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 c
    vegetable or canola oil for frying

How To Make falafel

  • 1
    Put the garbanzo beans in a food processor, pulse a few times...just to the consistency of loose bread crumbs...NOT mushy.
  • 2
    take out and place in a bowl.
  • 3
    add the rest of the ingredients( except the 2 cups of oil) and also pulse till well combined..
  • 4
    mix together with the garbanzo beans and refrigerate at least an hour.
  • 5
    form into small balls and gently press, fry on med-high for about 2 mins per side...until golden brown.
  • 6
    serve warm in pita bread with tomatoes, lettuce and Tzatziki sauce ( look for recipe here).
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