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Falafel I

SUBMITTED BY: SALLYCOOKS PHOTO BY: mommymeggy

"Chickpeas pureed with garlic, peanut butter, onions, egg, soy sauce and spices, then formed and fried. Excellent when served in a pita with sliced tomato, cucumber and yogurt."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 3.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 4 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon corn oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor or blender puree chickpeas. To the chickpeas add garlic, peanut butter, green onion, onion, egg, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and soy sauce; process until well mixed. Shape into balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each.
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown balls on all sides.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by TANG_29
Mine came out a little thin, so I thickened it with more peanut butter and some soy flour to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by KELLYMAC
This recipe was very good. The recipe should be more specific regarding the use of creamy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by HORTA
The flavor was perfect but no matter what i did, it was too thin and wouldn't stay in a ball MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by KLISTER
I guess I should have read the reviews before making this. On the positive side, this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2005 by True North
This recipe is a great start for falafel. I added additional spices of celery salt, much more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by LUANNEROCHE
Way too thin. Could not have made a ball out of it if I wanted. Excellent flavor. Just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by TRIPLE_LATTE
The flavour of these falafel was different than any falafel I've had, but very, very good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by OKMEDIC4U
As with all recipes, there is always critcism....this recipe lacks flavor and body. It was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2005 by MAGGIELB
great flavor, but I added 4 cups of bread crumbs to be able to make into patties and fry. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by SOPHIESUE2
Ugh. Perhaps it is my cooking skills, but I had a terrible time trying to keep the falafel... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Falafel I

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 284

  • Total Fat: 12.4g
  • Cholesterol: 53mg
  • Sodium: 662mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.8g
  • Protein: 11.4g

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