Magpie's Easy Falafel Cakes

Falafel originated in Egypt and is popular across the Middle East. Seasoned and pureed garbanzo beans are formed into cakes and fried, then placed on a salad or in a pita sandwich with fresh sliced vegetables and cucumber sauce or tahini. This is sure to become a family favorite!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ small onion, minced
• ¾ teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• ⅓ cup imitation sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook the onions in 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent.

Step 2

Pulse the garbanzo beans, imitation sour cream, cornmeal, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and hot sauce in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the onions; cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place 1/4 cup cornmeal in a shallow dish. Form the garbanzo bean dough into 6 patties, 1/2-inch thick; roll the cakes in cornmeal.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the falafel cakes until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.