THE ORIGINAL VEGGIE-BURGER: FALAFEL
Hungry for a veggie burger? Don't buy those expensive ready-made ones in the frozen foods section--just make your own. It's easy and utterly delicious. One way to make a veggie burger is to make, yes, falafel. Instead of a round ball, form the batter into a small patty. Then, you don't have to deep-fry it--which uses a lot of oil. You can pan-fry in a small amount of oil--just like any other patty or croquet. No need to buy those falafel mixes, either--try making falafels once and you will be hooked! Feel free to experiment with adding other ingredients--mint, fresh oregano, peppers, onions, etc.--are all game. I prefer falafel without flour or baking powder--just chickpeas and not much else. Yummy!
Provided by Tumerica
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas (if they are canned, 4 cups = 2 cans) and put them, along with all the other ingredients, in a blender or food processor. (The paste needs to be thick enough to hold up as a patty, so if you have to use less liquid, that's okay.) Pulse, scraping down the side of the bowl, to form a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a bowl.
- In a nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil. Scoop a couple of tablespoons of the falafel mixture into your hands and smooth down to form a small patty (larger patties can be too crumbly--small is better). Place a few patties in the pan and fry in small batches, turning halfway through cooking, until browned and crisp and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve with tahini sauce (tahini, garlic, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, water). Also delicious cold in a pita sandwich with cucumbers and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 634.4, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 9.6
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Ranjana Rishidev
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I loved the combination of herbs and spices.
Rachael Huguet
[email protected]These falafel were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Mazen Ghanem
[email protected]These falafel were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Rado Boy
[email protected]I loved these falafel! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with tahini sauce and they were delicious.
Dudzix
[email protected]These falafel were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would drain them on paper towels next time.
Mercades Galindo
[email protected]These falafel were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with hummus and pita bread and they were a hit with my family.
Makel Jones
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I loved the combination of herbs and spices. I will definitely be making these again.
T.Allen Freeland
[email protected]I found these falafel to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to the mixture.
siam anika
[email protected]These falafel were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more tahini sauce next time.
Haskaya Keene
[email protected]I love falafel, but I'm always hesitant to make them at home because they never turn out as good as the ones I get from restaurants. This recipe changed my mind! These falafel were crispy, flavorful, and perfect. I will definitely be making them agai
Md Azhar Hussain
[email protected]These falafel were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the chickpeas, which made the process even faster. I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce and they were delicious.
Christine Perry
[email protected]I've been making falafel for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of herbs and spices gives them so much flavor. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Jayesh Desai
[email protected]These falafel were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with hummus, tahini sauce, and pita bread, and they were a huge hit with my family and