Joan Nathan's Favorite Falafel Recipe

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Joan Nathan's Favorite Falafel
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Directions:

  1. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches. Let soak overnight, then drain.
  2. Place the drained, uncooked chickpeas and the onions in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin. Process until blended but not pureed.
  3. Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. You want to add enough bulgur or flour so that the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands. Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
  4. Form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of walnuts.
  5. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep pot or wok and fry 1 ball to test. If it falls apart, add a little flour. Then fry about 6 balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Stuff half a pita with falafel balls, and garnishes and sauces of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 45.33 Kcal (190 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.93g 1%
Sodium 143.11mg 6%
Potassium 107.95mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.63g 3%
Sugars 1.05g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 7%
Protein 1.92g 4%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 26.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.78 Kcal (1188 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.81g 1%
Sodium 895.88mg 6%
Potassium 675.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 47.78g 3%
Sugars 6.6g 4%
Dietary Fiber 10.83g 7%
Protein 12.01g 4%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 2%
Iron 4.6mg 4%
Calcium 165.9mg 3%

* 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

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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