Description
Quick Falafel is an easy, crispy, and flavorful vegetarian recipe made with canned chickpeas, garlic, parsley, and spices. This plant-based falafel recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, lunch wraps, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying or brushing)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, then pat dry with paper towels.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, flour, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture holds together with some texture.
- Scoop and shape the mixture into small balls or patties. If too sticky, chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook falafel for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve warm with your favorite sauce, in pita, or over salads.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly.
- Great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Falafel, vegetarian, chickpeas, quick recipe