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    Easy Falafel Recipe With Chickpeas (Lebanese)

    Published: Oct 3, 2020 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Lebanese falafel recipe with chickpeas is an easy and delicious famous dish in Lebanon and all the middle east area.

    It is deep fry balls or patties made of chickpeas, fresh coriander, dill, parsley, garlic and seasoned well with salt, pepper and dry coriander. It is commonly served with tahini sauce and some chopped veggies like tomato, bell pepper and grated carrot.

    Easy Lebanese Falafel Recipe With Chickpeas

    The Best Lebanese Falafel Recipe With Chickpeas

    Falafel is crispy from outside and so soft from inside; it is delicious and full of fresh herbs. The only thing that takes time in making this falafel recipe is soaking chickpeas, once it is softened everything comes together in no time. Falafel freezes so well; I make a big amount of this recipe and divide it into batches then freeze it.

    Easy Lebanese Falafel Recipe With Chickpeas

    Baked Falafel Or Fried Falafel?

    It is delicious as well it is a personal preference; I love the taste of fried falafel much more than baked falafel. But sometimes when I want to eat falafel, and I am on a low calories diet, I eat it baked; it is delicious as well.

    Homemade Falafel Ingredients

    Ingredients
    • Dried chickpeas
    • Garlic
    • Onion
    • Parsley, stems cut
    • Dill, stems cut
    • Egg
    • Fresh coriander, stems cut
    • Sesame seeds  (optional)

    Spices

    • Salt
    • Ground black Pepper
    • Ground coriander
    • Cayenne pepper
    Homemade Crispy Falafel

    How To Make Easy Lebanese Falafel With Chickpeas from scratch?

    steps of making the recipe

    Preparation: Soak the chickpeas for as long as it takes to soften; sometimes, it takes up to two days, depending on the chickpea's quality.

    Making falafel: Using the food processor, combine all the ingredients except the spices until it becomes such a soft mixture (it may take a while).

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then add salt, pepper, dried coriander and cayenne pepper, and combine.

    Frying the patties: In a deep saucepan, heat the oil for frying the falafel.

    Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and make a ball or pattie; try not to flatten the pattie too much, then sprinkle some sesame seeds on each side of it.

    Then carefully place it in the hot oil, and fry for 3-4 minutes (The oil must be deep enough to cover the falafel patties).

    Take the falafel out on a paper towel, then serve hot.

    Homemade Crispy Falafel

    Tips and Variations

    • Don't use canned chickpeas in making falafel; it will melt as soon as you fry it. Use dried chickpeas: soak them for a day or two, keep it in the fridge and don't forget to change their water.
    • Add any herbs you prefer; you can add basil, sage or thyme.
    • Do not fry falafel on high heat; it will burn from the outside and will be raw from the inside.
    • Add a pinch of cinnamon and ginger.
    • Bake the falafel patties instead of frying them for a healthier version of falafel.

    Storage

    To store: Although falafel is best to be eaten warm, however. You can store them in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container.

    To freeze: You can freeze them for a whole month or until needed.

    Reheating: Let them thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave.

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    Easy Falafel Recipe With Chickpeas (Lebanese)

    Lebanese falafel recipe with chickpeas is an easy and delicious famous dish in Lebanon and all the middle east area. It is deep fry patties made of chickpeas and lots of herbs.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Egyptian
    Keyword Easy Falafel Recipe, Falafel Recipe With Chickpeas, Lebanese Falafel Recipe
    Prep Time 1 day 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 53kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knife
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 250 g dried chickpeas
    • 5 cloves garlic
    • 1 egg
    • 1 onion
    • ½ cup parsley, stems cut
    • ½ cup dill, stems cut
    • ½ cup fresh coriander, stems cut
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

    Spices

    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • Soak the chickpeas for as long as it takes to soften; sometimes, it takes up to two days depending on the chickpeas quality.
    • Using the food processor, combine all the ingredients except the spices until it becomes such a soft mixture (it may take a while).
    • Transfer the mixture in a bowl then add with salt, pepper, dried coriander and cayenne pepper, combine.
    • In a deep saucepan, heat the oil for frying the falafel.
    • Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and make a ball or pattie, try not to flatten the pattie too much then sprinkle some sesame seeds on each side of it. Then carefully place it in the hot oil, fry for 3-4 minutes (The oil must be deep enough to cover the falafel patties).
    • Take the falafel out on a paper towel then serve hot.

    Notes

    • Don't use canned chickpeas in making falafel; it will melt as soon as you fry it. Use dried chickpeas: soak them for a day or two, keep it in the fridge and don't forget to change their water.
    • Add any herbs you prefer; you can add basil, sage or thyme.
    • Do not fry falafel on high heat; it will burn from the outside and will be raw from the inside.
    • Add a pinch of cinnamon and ginger.
    • Bake the falafel patties instead of frying them for a healthier version of falafel.
    To store: Although falafel is best to be eaten warm, however. You can store them in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container.
    To freeze: You can freeze them for a whole month or until needed.
    Reheating: Let them thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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