No-Fuss Falafel

Simple, easy, and delicious falafel - no breaking apart or spattering while frying! Try serving with pita, parsley and hummus or tahini sauce! Falafel is best when it is fresh. However, if you have leftovers, heat in a single layer in the oven to maintain crispiness.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, flour, garlic, cumin, baking powder, coriander, salt, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined and a chunky, slightly sticky mixture forms.

Step 2

Roll mixture into small balls and place on a plate. Flatten into patties that are 2 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3

Place patties in refrigerator or freezer to help hold together, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Heat 1 1/2- to 2-inches vegetable oil in large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Fry patties, working in batches to avoid crowding, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain patties on paper towel-lined plate.