Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking powder; 20 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 473 milliliters soaked chickpeas (chickpeas need to be soaked in cold water for at least 18 hours and up to 24 hours), add more water if necessary; 3 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 Tbsps coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 473 milliliters thick Greek yogurt; 2 green onions (white and green part) finely chopped; 1 Tbsp harissa; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 59 milliliters olive oil; 118 milliliters olive oil; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked sweet Spanish paprika; 3 piquillo or 2 roasted red peppers; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 6 cloves roasted garlic; 20 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 or 2 serrano chiles, chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 Tbsps tahini

Falafel might be just the middl eastern recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 7g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 196 calories. This recipe serves 20. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of green onions, pepper, cumin seeds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Instructions

Drain the chickpeas through a colander then place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Chickpeas should be totally dry.

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Chickpeas

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Colander

Heat 4-inches peanut or vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 330 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.

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Vegetable Oil

Peanuts

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Kitchen Thermometer

Sauce Pan

While the oil is heating, heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the garlic and serrano chiles and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

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Serrano Pepper

Garlic

Transfer the chickpeas to a food processor, add the garlic mixture, green onions, parsley, mint, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt and pepper and process until the mixture is finely ground, stopping to scrape the bowl every 30 seconds.

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Salt And Pepper

Baking Powder

Green Onions

Lemon Juice

Chickpeas

Coriander

Cilantro

Parsley

Garlic

Cumin

Mint

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Food Processor

Bowl

Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

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Bowl

Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Form the mixture into balls the size of ping pong balls and place on a plate. Fry in batches at 330 degrees F until a pale blonde color, about 45 seconds, spooning oil over the falafel constantly.

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Cooking Oil

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Baking Sheet

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Remove with a slotted spoon to the baking sheet. Increase the heat of the oil to 350 degrees F. Return the falafel to the oil, in batches, cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds and fry until a deep brown color, spooning the oil over the falafel constantly.

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Cooking Oil

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Slotted Spoon

Baking Sheet

Frying Pan

Remove with a slotted spoon to baking sheet lined with paper towels, and immediately season with salt.

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Salt

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, covered, to allow the flavors to meld.

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Salt And Pepper

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Blender

Bowl

Variation: Substitute 2 cups feta cheese for the yogurt, and add 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley.

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Feta Cheese

Parsley

Yogurt

Place beans, garlic, harissa, lemon juice, and tahini in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Harissa