Easy Homemade Falafel
Falafels have been popularized in the last few years as we fell in love with these little mini size protein busters that have been popping up on menus everywhere. Today it is all about our garbanzo bean recipe and how to make healthy, hearty falafels made of garbanzo beans, garlic, spices, herbs and/or greens. In fact, coming up with different Falafel recipes is really a lot of fun. Here is one of our very deliciously created Falafel recipes we know you will also love. This Falafel recipe can be vegan and gluten free (with a flour exchange).
Not so many years ago many of us were asking what is a falafel? Well a falafel is a deep fried patty made from garbanzo beans, fava beans or both. We like our falafel to be 100% garbanzo bean/chickpea. It is a traditional Middle Eastern dish and is often served in a pita. They are also traditionally served with tzatziki. They are becoming more and more popular to make at home, and it is so very easy to do. We substituted the traditional parsley and cilantro in a falafel recipe with swiss chard and we think it sets this recipe apart. Also we like starting with a hummus base, it gives more flavor to the falafel as opposed to just starting with garbanzo beans.
Falafel’s can be made in the shape of a ball or a disc just prior to frying them. Overstuff a sandwich or pita with falafel, tzatziki and fresh vegetables such as arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers and pickles.
Homemade Falafel
- Author
- Palouse Brand
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
- Servings
- 12
- Category
Meal Solutions
- Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 15 oz. Lemon & Garlic Hummus
- 3-4 tbsp. Palouse Brand Multi-Purpose Flour or Chickpea Flour
- 1 bunch swiss chard
- 3 medium to large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Directions
- Scoop hummus into food processor and add swiss chard, onion, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
- Once well mixed transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in flour 1 tbsp. at a time until the mixture is thick enough to handle - about 3-4 tbsp.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Shape falafels.
- Prepare a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add enough oil to more than cover the bottom of the pan. You want enough oil for cooking, turning and cooking some more until a golden brown crust forms on the outside of the falafel. Turn while cooking.
- Comfortably fit as many falafels in the pan at a time to cook.
- Check at the 1-2 minute mark to ensure they’re not browning too quickly. Flip once deep golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
- Cook until the underside is golden brown as well.
- Serve immediately with hummus and paprika, or inside a pita or sandwich with garlic sauce, hummus, or fresh vegetables.
- Falafels can be stored in the fridge, layered with parchment or wax paper in an airtight container for several days or freeze to keep longer.
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