Falafel (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Falafel (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl and cover with 2 inches of cold water. Soak overnight.
  2. Place the cumin and coriander seeds in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and set over medium high heat. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the seeds give off an aroma and just begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder and process until finely ground. Set aside.
  3. Drain the chickpeas. Combine the soaked chickpeas, ground cumin and coriander, garlic and scallions, salt, black pepper, baking powder, cayenne pepper, and parsley leaves in a medium mixing bowl.
  4. Pass this mixture through a meat grinder or stand mixer with the grinder attachment fitted with the smallest die. Alternatively, you can divide the mixture in half and process one half at a time in a food processor, pulsing 10 to 20 times.
  5. Scoop the mixture into 1 1/2 to 2-ounce portions using a 2-inch diameter disher. Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment. Can be held hold at room temperature for up to 2 hours before frying, or covered in the refrigerator overnight.
  6. Heat the peanut oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Adjust the heat to maintain temperature. Gently place the falafel, 1 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry 4 at a time until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a half sheet pan lined with a cooling rack and topped with a paper towel to drain. Repeat until all falafel have been cooked. Serve on warm pita.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1174.61 Kcal (4918 kJ)
Calories from fat 1093.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 121.55g 187%
Sodium 332.22mg 14%
Potassium 270.12mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.54g 6%
Sugars 3.37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 14%
Protein 6.77g 14%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 676.29 Kcal (2831 kJ)
Calories from fat 629.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.98g 187%
Sodium 191.28mg 14%
Potassium 155.52mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.67g 6%
Sugars 1.94g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 14%
Protein 3.9g 14%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 1mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 4%

* 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

  • 32.9
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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