Lentil Falafel Recipe

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Lentil Falafel
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Directions:

  1. 1. Place lentils, 1/4 cup flour, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and process until almost smooth. Add onion, parsley and eggs; process to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Check to see if the mixture can be somewhat formed into balls, if it needs more thickness, continue adding flour a little at a time until you can work with it. The mixture will remain soft and pudding-like, but you should be able to work with it. (If you do not have a food processor you can use a potato masher and elbow grease).
  2. 2. Combine remaining 1/2 cup flour with salt and pepper to taste. Form lentil mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; coat with seasoned flour. I found it helpful to coat my hands with the flour to form the balls and that was enough flour to make a nice brown crust on the falafels. Deep fry balls in 350°F oil 3-5 min., or until crisp but fluffy; drain and keep warm.
  3. 3. Serve warm with pita and tzatziki. I also stuffed my pita with some spinach and shredded carrots and it was great. Get creative and use whatever veggies you have on hand.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 459.66 Kcal (1925 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.55g 13%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 669.95mg 28%
Potassium 900.78mg 19%
Total Carbs 71.18g 24%
Sugars 5.01g 20%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g 78%
Protein 25.21g 50%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Iron 9.2mg 51%
Calcium 157.2mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.54 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.86g 13%
Cholesterol 31.06mg 31%
Sodium 223.78mg 28%
Potassium 300.88mg 19%
Total Carbs 23.78g 24%
Sugars 1.67g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6.55g 78%
Protein 8.42g 50%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 22%
Iron 3.1mg 51%
Calcium 52.5mg 16%

* 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

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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