Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 355 milliliters dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans; about 12 ounces); 473 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 leek, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces; 6 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 1 onion, quartered; 8 6-inchs (6-inch) pitas, cut in half; 0 teaspoons salt; 8 servings Yogurt-Tahini Dip

Falafel might be just the middl eastern recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 251 calories, 8g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of salt, olive oil, cilantro, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Sort and wash chickpeas; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Cover; let stand 8 hours.

Ingredients you will need

Chickpeas

Beans

Water

Equipment you will use

Bowl

Drain.

Combine chickpeas, cilantro, and next 8 ingredients (cilantro though leek) in a food processor; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Divide chickpea mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

Ingredients you will need

Chickpeas

Cilantro