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Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Name: Falafel with Canned Chickpeas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 patties
Ingredients: 1 ½ (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 1 ½ onions, chopped; ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 ½ cups bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Rating: 4.82 stars

11 Ratings
10 Reviews
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Falafel made with canned chickpeas - just like the ones you taste in a Greek restaurant. Makes about 12 patties. Serve with hummus or tzatziki sauce.

By Dani

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 patties

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth.

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Step 2

Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture isn't sticky, but will hold together when frying.
Step 3

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Form mixture into about 12 patties about as wide as the palm of your hand. Fry patties in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

134 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 21.5g; fat 3.3g; cholesterol 31mg; sodium 571.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (10)

Most helpful positive review

Soumya Gupta

04/02/2020

I followed the recipe using metric measurements and it turned out perfectly. With metric measurements I was able to be more accurate. The falafel tastes good in a sandwich or solo treats! During this quarantine, I only had canned chickpeas so this recipe was PERFECT! Read More

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(3)

11 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Soumya Gupta

04/01/2020

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Lynette13

04/26/2020

Very good! Substitutions used 1/4 cup dried parsley (for fresh) and dried cilantro for coriander. Read More

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(1)

Doris

02/20/2021

I've made this recipe twice, following the recipe, but found the spices a bit overwhelming. Today I made some changes. I used all dry spices, 2 cans of chickpeas, which I let dry for a couple of hours and added smoked paprika and one lemon , put them in the fridge for 20 minutes before frying, my family loved them. Thank you, for a great recipe. Read More

Julia Ballenger-Farrell

12/30/2020

I’ve tried many falafel recipes and this is by far the best I’ve made. Great recipe. I love that I can use a can of beans, rather than the traditional use of dry beans. Delicious!!!! Read More

Lisbeth

11/06/2020

I have made this twice and I appreciate having a recipe with canned chickpeas. I liked the spice mix. But they turned green the first time so I reduced parsley to about 1/4c. Also my onions were large so this was too onioney and watery, I’d say maybe 1 or 1.5 c onion was better. Also dried breadcrumbs were better than fresh.’Thanks for sharing! Read More

Sophie K.

05/24/2020

Super tasty recipe! I added 1/2 tsp more cumin and 1 tsp dried oregano instead of the coriander because I didn't have any on hand. I served them in pita pockets with chopped tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce and homemade tzatziki. Will definitely make again. Read More

Tessa Cunningham

08/16/2020

You seriously hit the ball out of the park with this one! I’m a total falafel snob and these were absolute perfection and so easy to make. My kids and I really enjoyed making these together. Adding this to my list of favorite recipes. Thanks for sharing! Read More

enliten

11/12/2020

Loved this! My oil wasn't hot enough at first, but even overcooked they were yummy. I think the breadcrumbs were a much better effect than adding flour as some recipes have. I didn't want to clean the food processor, so I finely minced or squashed everything by hand and loved the chunky texture. I made some into 1" balls. Hoping to freeze, if they last that long. Going to try baking some next. Read More

Daunz

12/07/2020

This was really tasty, by far the best falafel I’ve made. I tweaked the recipe a bit, using less onion and garlic because I prefer my falafel to be kinda on the “plain” side, but the taste, consistency, and easy of prep and cooking was great! Saved to my favorites.... Read More

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Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 134.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 10 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 5 %

saturated fat: 3 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 16 %

vitamin b6: 15 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 23 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Soumya Gupta

04/01/2020

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Lynette13

04/26/2020

Very good! Substitutions used 1/4 cup dried parsley (for fresh) and dried cilantro for coriander.

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Doris

02/20/2021

Julia Ballenger-Farrell

12/30/2020

I’ve tried many falafel recipes and this is by far the best I’ve made. Great recipe. I love that I can use a can of beans, rather than the traditional use of dry beans. Delicious!!!!

Lisbeth