How to Make Easiest Falafel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Falafel is a delicious and satisfying dish that originates from the Middle East. These deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices are a popular street food and can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a wrap or salad. While traditionally making falafel may seem daunting, this recipe for the Easiest Falafel will show you how simple and straightforward it can be to make this flavorful dish at home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
  • 1 cup olive oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Place garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, egg, parsley, curry powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Puree until coarse crumbles form. Blend more panko crumbs into mixture if it is too moist.
  • Roll mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball; place on a plate.
  • Press into patties and coat in panko bread crumbs.
  • Heat about 1-inch olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Pan-fry patties until crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 343mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 252mg