Falafel

from amandasplate.com

Ingredients

  • 116oz can chickpeas (rinsed and dried well with paper towel)
  • 1 cupparsley leaves, stems removed (washed and dried)
  • ½ cupcilantro leaves (washed and dried)
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 1 smallonion, quartered about a 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 2 tablespoonschickpea or ap flour
  • 2 tablespoonssesame seeds
  • neutral oil for frying (i use avocado)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onions and cilnatro in food processor and pulse until a fine mixture. Add seasonings, baking soda, sesame seeds and flour. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Using a 1 tablespoon scope (this sizing is important) scoop falafel and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in freezer for 10 minutes to set. Remove from freezer and gently press centers.

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Drop falafel in hot oil. Fry until brown and cooked thru-about 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from oil and drain on paper towel. Serve with Tahini sauce and vegetables and enjoy :)