nutritional information

Per Per serving (with 2 Tbs. Yogurt Sauce):

  • Calories: 188
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 27 mg
  • Sodium: 383 mg
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 4 g

Homemade Falafel

Homemade Falafel

Serves 8

If you like the deep-fried chickpea patties in Mediterranean restaurants, you’ll love this lighter version. Pair them with a crisp, slightly fruity rosé or white wine to complement the dried spices in the mix. Serve with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and warmed pita rounds.
Falafel
  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 Tbs. tahini
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbs. grated lemon zest
  • 1½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbs. finely chopped onion
  • 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • Olive oil, for frying
Yogurt Sauce
  • 2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
  • 3 Tbs. chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbs. grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tbs. ground cumin

1. To make Falafel: Pulse chickpeas, tahini, egg, lemon zest, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, coriander, chili powder, and salt in blender or food processor until mostly smooth, but still chunky. Transfer to bowl, and stir in flour, onion, parsley, and baking powder.
2. Shape 1/4 cup chickpea mixture into 1-inch-thick patty, and place on platter. Repeat with remaining chickpea mixture. (Falafel patties can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.)
3. Pour enough olive oil into large skillet to have 1/4 inch in bottom. Heat over medium-high heat. Place patties in pan, making sure patties don’t touch. Cook 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to paper-towel-lined platter to drain. Repeat with remaining patties.
4. To make Yogurt Sauce: Combine all ingredients in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with warm Falafel.

September 2008

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comments

I'm with you, Real Veg! Was looking for recipes to use during Lent and egg is DEFINITELY MEAT! I'll take Sindhuja's advice and continue to make omitting the egg. Very tasty - why add what isn't needed? It holds together fine on its own.

Russian Violet - 2013-03-21 15:12:08

no egg needed !!! all others combined makes a good falafel !!!

Sindhuja Haarith - 2013-03-10 02:04:35

Egg? WTF?!?! Never seen falafels with eggs in them. BTW eggs are considered meat by the FDA. Check for yourself. Vegetarian meal with eggs. smh!

Real Vegetarian - 2013-02-04 21:18:39

good

latoya - 2012-11-14 04:36:52

i love these, easy to make and they come out flavorful, light, and tasty!!!

Sage - 2012-10-03 00:19:05

Tried this today, and my meat obsessed husband loved it!!! Definitely tasty and will make these again.

Madeleine - 2012-05-19 17:42:16

pretty good. will add more parsley next time.

Jaclyn Burgess - 2012-04-11 21:56:11