Name: Falafel with Canned Chickpeas Recipe
Yield: 1

How To Make Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, flour, cumin, coriander, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined, but not completely smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Form the chickpea mixture into small patties, about 2 tablespoons each, and gently place them into the hot oil.
Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve the falafel hot with a side of tahini sauce, pita bread, and your favorite toppings.