Santa Fe Falafel Recipes

HOW TO MAKE FALAFEL

Steps:

• (One day in advance) Place the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl filled with water to cover the chickpeas by at least 2 inches. Soak overnight for 18 hours (longer if the chickpeas are still too hard). When ready, drain the chickpeas completely and pat them dry.
• Add the chickpeas, herbs, onions, garlic and spices to the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Run the food processor 40 seconds at a time until all is well combined forming a the falafel mixture.
• Transfer the falafel mixture to a container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or (up to one whole night) until ready to cook.
• Just before frying, add the baking powder and sesame seeds to the falafel mixture and stir with a spoon.
• Scoop tablespoonfuls of the falafel mixture and form into patties (1/2 inch in thickness each). It helps to have wet hands as you form the patties.
• Fill a medium saucepan 3 inches up with oil. Heat the oil on medium-high until it bubbles softly. Carefully drop the falafel patties in the oil, let them fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or so until crispy and medium brown on the outside. Avoid crowding the falafel in the saucepan, fry them in batches if necessary.
• Place the fried falafel patties in a colander or plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Serve falafel hot next to other small plates; or assemble the falafel patties in pita bread with tahini or hummus, arugula, tomato and cucumbers. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE FALAFEL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To the bowl of a 2-quart (2 liter) food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Pulse the ingredients together until just incorporated and they form a wet paste. Be careful not to overblend.
• Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large bowl and add the bread crumbs, mixing until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
• Remove the chilled falafel mixture from the refrigerator and shape into 1-inch balls. The mixture should yield 18-20 balls.
• In a large frying pan with high sides, heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil to 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the falafel balls in batches of 6 for 3 minutes, flipping halfway. Once they are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve the falafel as desired, either as a sandwich, salad topping, or over a bed of greens with a side of tahini sauce.
• Nutrition Calories: 1344 Fat: 114 grams Carbs: 68 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 10 grams Protein: 18 grams
• Enjoy!

SANTA FE FALAFEL

Steps:

• Rinse and drain beans and mash with a fork or potato masher until a fine puree forms. Add cheese, finely crushed tortilla chips, minced scallions, finely chopped bell pepper, finely chopped cilantro, crushed garlic, seasoning, and egg white.
• Stir until well combined.
• Shape 1/4 cupfuls into 8 (3-inch) patties.
• Spray a non-stick griddle or large skillet with Pam cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook falafel 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.
• Place a falafel in each pita with a slice each of onion and tomato, and shredded lettuce.
• Mix sour cream, lime zest and lime juice and add a dollop to your falafel.

SOUTHWESTERN FALAFEL

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic, taco seasoning, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth.
• Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.
• Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn't sticky.
• Form dough into quarter-sized balls.
• Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.