Chickpea, Garlic and Herb Falafel
These crispy and flavorful vegetarian patties are made with a blend of chickpeas, garlic, and a medley of fragrant herbs. With a golden-brown exterior and a tender, herb-infused interior, these falafels are a delightful addition to any meal. Serve them in pita bread with fresh veggies and a drizzle of tahini sauce, or enjoy them on their own as a protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
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Chickpeas, canned, drained, rinsed(400 g)
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Lemon juice, fresh(15 ml)
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Lemon Zest(5 g)
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Maggi Chili Sauce(30 ml)
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Onion, white, grated(200 g)
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Garlic, crushed(10 g)
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3 grams Salt, Table
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Pepper, black, fine(2 g)
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Coriander, fresh, finely chopped(5 g)
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Parsley, fresh, finely chopped(5 g)
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90 grams Wheat Flour
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3 Units Egg, Whole, Raw, Fresh
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Dry Bread Crumbs 150g
Tools
Preparation
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1Drain the chickpeas and rinse them well. Pat them dry.
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2Place the chickpeas, lemon juice, zest, chili sauce, onion, garlic, and seasonings in the bowl of a food processor and blitz for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
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3Add approx. half of the flour and mix in gently by hand. Continue mixing and adding in flour, just until the mixture holds together. Season with salt and pepper.
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4Stir in the fresh coriander and parsley.
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5Portion into 30 g portions and roll. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover lightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
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6Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.
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7Dredge in remaining flour and shake off to create a light coating
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8In a small bowl whisk together eggs and no oil dressing to create an egg wash and in a separate bowl place the panko crumbs.
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9Dip each falafel in the egg wash and then in the panko crumb and then return to the baking sheet
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10Bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden
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11Serve
Nutritional facts per serving
Energy
300.4 kcal
| 15.0 %
Protein
13.3 g
| 17.0 %
Carbohydrates
49.0 g
| 66.0 %
Sugars
6.0 g
Fiber
6.7 g
Sodium
579.8 mg
Fats
5.8 g
| 17.0 %
Saturated Fats
1.3 g