Falafels

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• ½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 2 medium cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1-3 tablespoons water, if needed

Directions:

1. Drain chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor. Add parsley, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and baking soda; process, adding water as needed, until finely ground and the mixture just holds together. Using about 3 tablespoons per patty, shape into twelve 1 1/2-inch patties.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add the patties and cook until golden brown on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn, swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes more.

Notes:

Enjoy a quarter of your daily needs of fiber with a serving of these falafels! Falafels are made from chickpeas. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have been grown and eaten in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years. As a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, improving digestion and reducing your risk of disease.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 332 calories, 34 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 7 g fiber, 389 mg sodium

Recipe source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/266454/falafel/