Healthy Recipes Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy Middle Eastern Recipes Falafel 4.5 (4) 4 Reviews Tuck these tasty chickpea patties into whole-wheat pitas and top with tahini sauce (see associated recipe, below). Be sure to soak the chickpeas overnight for the creamiest mixture. The quick-soak method won't work for these pan-fried falafel patties. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 12 patties Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Aging Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Drain chickpeas and transfer to a food processor. Add parsley, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon 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. Heat 2 tablespoons 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 oil and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes more. Associated Recipes Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 332 Calories 18g Fat 34g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 patties Calories 332 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 6g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 18g 22% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Vitamin A 673IU 13% Vitamin C 15mg 16% Folate 293mcg 73% Sodium 389mg 17% Calcium 57mg 4% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 45mg 11% Potassium 425mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved