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I searched high and low for the perfect Falafel recipe, I found quite a few that were good but not what I really wanted. So I started experimenting with my own recipe and it turned out amazing! I have this a couple of times a month its soo good.

I actually double this recipe to have some extra as left overs, and it still taste good even after being in the fridge over night. You can also freeze the mixture to fry later

For best results refrigerate mixture overnight or more flour can be added if you want to make this right away.

Kitchen tools needed

• Food processor or handheld immersion blender (this is what I used) or a regular blender
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Large pan
• Spatula

Ingredients

• 1- Can of chickpeas (15oz)
• 1 tbs fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tbs fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 medium red onion roughly chopped
• 2 tsp coriander
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbs of flour plus more for rolling
• olive oil for frying

Instructions

• Blend chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes using food processor or blender ( you want this to be slightly chunky).
• Add flour and pulse to blend in, the mixture should not be too sticky, if it is too sticky you an add more flour or place in the fridge for at least an hour.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper
• spring some flour to one corner of the parchment paper (start with 1 tsp)
• Scoop out some of the mixture roll in the flour once then use your hand to form into a ball then flatten on the baking sheet. once flatten it should be firm and not sticky, if it is too sticky, the mixture can be placed in the fridge for at least an hour or more flour can be added to it. If mixture is too sticky, it will fall apart while cooking.

• Add oil to your pan, the oils should cover the entire pan.
• Once oil is heated add the falafel to the pan a couple at a time, once browned on one side flip to brown the other side
• Repeat this with remaining falafel

Like I mentioned above I make a big batch of this because there’s soo many ways you can eat this. My favorite way to eat this is in a bowl with white rice, cucumber, hummus, lettuce, tabouli ( I either buy one already made at the store or make my own version quinoa), and vegan ranch drizzled top.