Easy Falafel Recipe with Canned Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1.5 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
• 1.5 onions, chopped
• 0.75 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 eggs eggs
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1.5 cups bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Instructions

1. Prepare all of your ingredients.
2. In a bowl, mash the canned chickpeas thoroughly using a potato masher. In a blender, combine the mashed chickpeas, chopped onions, fresh parsley, and minced garlic. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, fresh lemon juice, baking powder, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Add the chickpea mixture to the bowl and mix well to combine. Gradually add the bread crumbs, mixing with your hands until the mixture holds together well enough to form patties for frying.
4. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shape the mixture into twelve uniform 3-inch diameter patties. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 134 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 571 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g