Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Falafel made with canned chickpeas — just like the ones you taste in a Greek restaurant! This recipe makes about 12 patties. Serve with hummus or tzatziki sauce.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
12 patties
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 ½ onions, chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 2
Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.

Step 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch diameter patties. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134
Calories
3g
Fat
22g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium571mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
Vitamin C9mg 45%
Calcium94mg 7%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium174mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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