| Homemade Falafel Delight |
This easy homemade falafel recipe is filled with zesty fresh flav... |
vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, falafel, Middle Eastern |
{"title":"Homemade Falafel Delight","description":"This easy homemade falafel recipe is filled with zesty fresh flavors, pan-fried to perfection, and ideal for wraps, salads, or on their own with your favorite dipping sauce.","full_ingredient_list":["1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained","1 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly-packed","1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly-packed","1\/2 cup diced red or yellow onion","1\/3 cup flour (e.g., all-purpose, white whole wheat, chickpea, or gluten-free)","1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice","1 1\/2 teaspoons baking powder","1 1\/2 teaspoons ground cumin","6 small garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped","4\u20136 tablespoons high-heat oil (e.g., avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil)","1 teaspoon fine sea salt","1\/2 teaspoon black pepper"],"components":[{"name":"Falafel","ingredients":[{"name":"Chickpeas","quantity":"1 (15-ounce) can","preparation_notes":"Rinsed and drained","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Fresh parsley leaves","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"Tightly-packed","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Fresh cilantro leaves","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"Tightly-packed","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Onion","quantity":"1\/2 cup","preparation_notes":"Diced, red or yellow","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Flour","quantity":"1\/3 cup","preparation_notes":"Such as all-purpose, white whole wheat, chickpea, or gluten-free","substitutions":["Gluten-free flour blend"]},{"name":"Fresh lemon juice","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Baking powder","quantity":"1 1\/2 teaspoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Ground cumin","quantity":"1 1\/2 teaspoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Garlic","quantity":"6 small cloves","preparation_notes":"Peeled and roughly chopped","substitutions":[]},{"name":"High-heat oil","quantity":"4\u20136 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["Avocado oil","Grapeseed oil","Vegetable oil"]},{"name":"Fine sea salt","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Black pepper","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Food processor","Large bowl","Medium cookie scoop","Large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet","Parchment paper","Paper towels"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Add chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, flour, lemon juice, baking powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches a coarse crumb texture, stopping partway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.","tips":"Avoid over-pulsing to prevent a mushy texture."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until chilled.","tips":"Alternatively, speed up the chilling by placing in the freezer for 30-45 minutes."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Lay a large sheet of parchment paper on a work surface. Using a spoon or a medium cookie scoop, measure out 2 tablespoons of the dough and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the parchment paper and gently flatten it to about 1\/2-inch thick.","tips":"Be gentle to prevent cracking."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully transfer 4 or 5 falafel disks to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.","tips":"Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain temperature."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Serve the falafels immediately while they are warm and crispy, or freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.","tips":"Pair with dips like tahini or tzatziki for enhanced flavor."}]}],"prep_time":"20 minutes","cook_time":"10 minutes","total_time":"30 minutes plus chilling time","servings":"15-18 falafels","tags":["vegetarian","vegan","gluten-free","falafel","Middle Eastern"],"notes":"Chilling is crucial for the mixture to hold together. Adjust the level of herbs to your taste preference. To minimize oil absorption, ensure the oil is sufficiently hot before frying."} |
