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Vegan Falafel

Crispy Vegan Falafel with Flavor-Packed Tahini Sauce

Delicious crispy vegan falafel recipe, packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors and served with a flavorful tahini sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 falafels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel Mixture
  • 1 can Chickpeas Canned or cooked
  • ½ medium Onion Any type
  • 3 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • cup Cilantro Finely chopped
  • cup Parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp White Sesame Seeds
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
For Frying
  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil Divided

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

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.

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