Falafel Recipe

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Falafel
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Directions:

  1. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans and add them to the food processor with the red onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, cayenne, garlic & cumin (all ingredients except breadcrumbs, wheat germ/flour & baking powder). Process mixture until it forms a paste. Some chunks are okay. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  2. Place the mixture in a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs (I use crushed croutons), baking powder and wheat germ or flour. The paste should be dry enough to form into patties without sticking to your hands. If you need to add a little more breadcrumbs or wheat germ that is okay, just get a consistency you can work easily with. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
  3. Usuing a small measure (about 1/8th a cup or 2 tablespoons) form the falafel dough into small patties. You can freeze them at this point if desired.
  4. To cook the fresh or frozen patties heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet until very hot but not smoking. Cook the patties on each side until deep golden brown and crisped. Serve with tahini, hummus, tzatziki or stuffed into a pita with veggies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 101.52 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 3%
Sodium 859.19mg 36%
Potassium 286.44mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.03g 6%
Sugars 2.54g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 13%
Protein 4.04g 8%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 16%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 83.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.01 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.11g 3%
Sodium 1091.78mg 36%
Potassium 363.98mg 6%
Total Carbs 22.9g 6%
Sugars 3.22g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 13%
Protein 5.14g 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 16%
Iron 2.7mg 12%
Calcium 105.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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