Spicy Falafels
In this recipe, flavorful chickpeas are mashed with aromatic spices and fresh herbs to create delicious falafel patties. These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside falafels are perfect served hot or cold with your favorite accompaniments. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal anytime!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion , finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 400g can chickpeas , washed and drained
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander (or use more cumin)
- handful parsley , chopped, or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 egg , beaten
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down. Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste. Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands.
- Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm. Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread or salad.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 105 calories
- Fat Content: 6 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 8 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.27 milligram of sodium
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