SOUTHWESTERN FALAFEL
A spicy, Southwestern take on this Middle Eastern favorite. Serve with sour cream, guacamole or salsa.
Provided by jonvance
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic, taco seasoning, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth.
- Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.
- Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn't sticky.
- Form dough into quarter-sized balls.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1353.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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Liara
[email protected]I made these falafel for a vegan friend and she loved them. She said they were the best falafel she'd ever had.
Demetria Moss
[email protected]These falafel were a bit bland. I think I needed to add more spices.
kaka kako
[email protected]I've made these falafel several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great appetizer or main course.
DON OFFICIAL
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coriander, so I used parsley instead. The falafel still turned out great.
Alihossain Alihossain
[email protected]These falafel were easy to make and a great way to get my kids to eat more vegetables.
Cheslin Louw
[email protected]I made these falafel for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Tiisetso Kompi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and these falafel did not disappoint. They were flavorful and satisfying.
Yahia Djebbu
[email protected]These falafel were a great addition to my Mediterranean mezze platter.
Samantha McPherson
[email protected]I made these falafel in my air fryer and they turned out crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Urmi Dewan
[email protected]These falafel were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.
Logan Danien
[email protected]I had never made falafel before, but this recipe made it easy. The falafel turned out great!
Garvin Passmore
[email protected]These falafel were a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. They were delicious and healthy.
Zubair Rajput
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these falafel. They were packed with flavor.
Muneer Gopang
[email protected]These falafel were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Dipson Rai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the falafel turned out perfectly. They were so good that I ate them all in one sitting!
Kimberly Pattison
[email protected]These falafel were a bit dry. I think I needed to add more moisture to the mixture.
Innocent Prince
[email protected]I made these falafel for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Ibrahim sahil
[email protected]These falafel were easy to make and turned out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them with tahini sauce, hummus, and pita bread.
Habibur Rahman Habibur Rahman
[email protected]I've never been a fan of falafel, but these were delicious! The southwestern flavors were perfect.
mari bakuradze
[email protected]These falafel were a hit! So flavorful and satisfying.