Falafel Recipe

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Falafel
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Directions:

  1. Soak chickpeas in hot water until doubled in size - about 2 hours (I often let them soak overnight) Place in a food processor and chop finely.
  2. Add remaining ingredients down through red pepper and process until the mixture is coarsely pureed. Remove to a bowl and and stir in flour.
  3. With wet hands, form the chickpea mixture into patties. Oval patties will fit in pita halves best. I try to make 8 patties. Let stand for 15 minutes. While you're waiting, combine sauce ingredients (if making) and set aside.
  4. Pour oil in large skillet and heat. Saute patties until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels if necessary.
  5. To serve: Warm pita breads in oven or microwave. Cut in half and open the pocket. Place a falafel patty in each half pita, garnishing with lettuce, tomato, and sauces as desired.
  6. Warning: I tried to make these with canned garbanzos. They were not very good - the texture was mushy, and the beans lacked the nutty taste that these get from the dried beans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 395.5 Kcal (1656 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.69g 21%
Sodium 990.08mg 41%
Potassium 559.59mg 12%
Total Carbs 55.76g 19%
Sugars 5.96g 24%
Dietary Fiber 9.36g 37%
Protein 14.18g 28%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 16%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 121.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 259.45 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.98g 21%
Sodium 649.5mg 41%
Potassium 367.09mg 12%
Total Carbs 36.58g 19%
Sugars 3.91g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6.14g 37%
Protein 9.3g 28%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 16%
Iron 3.3mg 28%
Calcium 79.8mg 12%

* 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

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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