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Falafel (chickpea croquettes)

Vegetarian Vegan Public
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 60 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Energy: 412 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, and 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.

Ingredients for servings

  • 200 g of chickpeas (canned, drained weight)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • 3 flours
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 ground coriander
  • 500 g of broad bean
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 paprika
  • 3 tablespoon of fresh basil

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Nutritional information *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    412 kcal
    21 %
  • Fat
    3,83 g
    5 %
  • of which saturated
    0,63 g
    3 %
  • Carbohydrates
    53,47 g
    21 %
  • of which sugar
    8,82 g
    10 %
  • Protein
    38,05 g
    76 %
  • Fibers
    36,87 g
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.