Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Falafel
- Thoroughly drain your cooked chickpeas and lay them out on paper towels. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a food processor, combine the dried chickpeas, chopped onion, and crushed garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the finely chopped cilantro, parsley, white sesame seeds, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and cumin. Pulse again until just combined.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and pulse a few more times until evenly integrated.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, then flatten them slightly into patties.
- Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the falafels to the pan.
- Cook the falafels for about 3 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat the frying process for remaining falafels and serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze uncooked falafels for long-term storage. Reheat in the oven for a crispy finish.
