Dairy-Free Tunisian Chickpea Fritters (Falafel)

Name: Dairy-Free Tunisian Chickpea Fritters (Falafel)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Chickpeas (canned, drained); 0.25 cup Aquafaba (chickpea brine); 0.5 cup Onion (small, chopped); 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped); 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Cumin (ground); 0.5 tsp Coriander (ground); 1 tsp Harissa Paste; 0.5 tsp Baking Powder; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend); 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Crispy and flavorful chickpea fritters seasoned with traditional Tunisian spices, perfect as a snack or appetizer. This recipe uses aquafaba (chickpea brine) to naturally bind ingredients without the need for dairy.

45m4 servings

Contains wheatDAIRY-free

280 cal|10g protein|30g carbs|14g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

1.5 cups Chickpeas (canned, drained)
0.25 cup Aquafaba (chickpea brine)
0.5 cup Onion (small, chopped)
0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Cumin (ground)
0.5 tsp Coriander (ground)
1 tsp Harissa Paste
0.5 tsp Baking Powder
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1In a food processor, combine chickpeas, aquafaba, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, harissa paste, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper.
2Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground but not completely smooth. Do not over-process.
3Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
4Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
5Shape the chickpea mixture into small balls or patties.
6Carefully place the fritters into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (tahini, dairy-free yogurt, or harissa mayo).

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