Cook's Illustrated Falafel Recipe

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Cook's Illustrated Falafel
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak 1 cup chickpeas in enough water to cover by one inch for 8 hours.
  2. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 200 degrees.
  3. Drain chickpeas, discarding the soaking liquid.
  4. Process all ingredients except for the oil in food processor until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides of bowl as needed.
  5. Form the mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized disks, about 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch wide.
  6. Arrange on parchment-paper lined baking sheet. (Falafel can be refrigerated at this point for up to 2 hours.).
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan until searing hot then add the patties. Fry for 4 minutes on each side.
  8. Serve with hummus, tzatziki or other sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 130.48 Kcal (546 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 3%
Sodium 401.42mg 17%
Potassium 370.87mg 8%
Total Carbs 22.23g 7%
Sugars 4g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6.35g 25%
Protein 6.88g 14%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 56.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.65 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.83g 3%
Sodium 731.15mg 17%
Potassium 675.49mg 8%
Total Carbs 40.49g 7%
Sugars 7.28g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11.56g 25%
Protein 12.53g 14%
Vitamin C 20.3mg 19%
Iron 4.7mg 14%
Calcium 103.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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