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Name: Falafel (chickpea croquettes)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g of dried chickpeas; 500 g of broad bean; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic clove; 1 stalk of parsley; 3 tablespoon of flour; 1 teaspoon of ground cumin; 1 teaspoon of ground coriander; 1 teaspoon of paprika; 3 tablespoon of fresh basil; salt (according to taste); pepper (according to taste)

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Falafel (chickpea croquettes)

Vegetarian Vegan Public

Course: Main course

Preparation time: 60 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Cost per serving: 0,62 €

Energy: 544 kcal / serving

Instructions

1. Soak the chickpeas and fava beans in water for 12 hours, drain them, and cook them in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes.
2. Peel the onion and garlic, chop them along with the parsley.
3. Blend the fava beans and chickpeas in a blender (or food processor).
4. Mix them with the parsley, onion, garlic, flour, spices, and salt.
5. Knead the mixture with your hands, adding a little water if necessary. Gather the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Shape about thirty balls the size of a 2 euro coin.
7. Fry them for 2-3 minutes, then drain them on paper towels.
8. Serve hot or cold with small tomato herb sauces or yogurt sauces.