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Three Lebanese Falafel Patties on a blue plate.

Vegan Lebanese Falafel Recipe

Our homemade Lebanese falafel recipe showcases Lebanon's beloved street food. Renowned as a popular street snack, falafel has earned its reputation for its crispy exterior and flavorful, herb-infused interior. Made from a blend of tinned chickpeas, fresh herbs, creamy tahini and aromatic spices, this recipe captures the essence of Lebanese culinary tradition. Whether enjoyed as a filling in pita bread or atop a vibrant salad, these golden-brown falafel patties promise a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine that can be easily recreated in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 9 small falafel patties
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Falafel:

  • 1 tin chickpeas (400g) drained (liquid reserved)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 20 g flour
  • 30 g dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 garlic clove minced or finely chopped
  • ½ fresh chilli pepper finely chopped
  • 5 g parsley or coriander finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 30 g tahini

Instructions
 

To Make Falafel:

  • With a fork, mash your chickpeas, leaving some bigger bits unmashed for texture. Add cumin, turmeric, flour, breadcrumbs, garlic, chilli, parsley, shallot and tahini. Season with some salt and pepper. Add 4 tablespoon of the reserved aquafaba (chickpea tin liquid) and mix well to combine.
  • Form 9-12 balls (about a large tablespoon each) and then flatten them between your palms slightly.
  • Place them on a lightly floured board, cover with cling film and pop in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • When you're ready to cook, heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan. Add the Falafel and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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