FALAFELS (FROM TEN DOLLAR DINNERS)

Falafels (From Ten Dollar Dinners) image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

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2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley (generous)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (generous)
1 egg (to make vegan use Flax Eggs)
1 lemon, juiced
kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup flour, plus 1/4 cup flour for shaping patties
vegetable oil, for frying
lettuce, for garnish
chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish
grated cucumber, for garnish
3/4 cup cooked white beans
1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, scallions, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, parsley, cilantro, egg, and lemon juice. Pulse to combine and season with salt. The mixture will not be smooth, but it should not have large chunks.
Add in the baking powder and 1/3 cup of the flour and pulse to just combine. Remove to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Remove the chickpea mixture from the refrigerator. Add enough oil to a large saute pan so it reaches 1/2-inch up the sides and heat it over medium-high heat until an inserted thermometer reads 360 degrees F.
Meanwhile, drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1/4 cup flour. Roll into balls on the floured plate and press gently into patties. Fry in batches of hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes each side and drain on paper towels.
Serve the falafel on a bed of lettuce with chopped salted tomatoes, grated cucumber and White Bean Yogurt Sauce.
Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce:
Puree the white beans, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mini food processor until very smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with falafel or as a salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 48.5, Sodium 574.1, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.4