Gluten-Free Falafel Bites
Crispy, savory falafel bites made with chickpea flour, perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Chickpeas (cooked)
- 0.5 cup Chickpea Flour
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a food processor, combine the 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas, 0.5 cup chickpea flour, 0.25 cup fresh parsley, 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, 0.5 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 0.5 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 2Process the ingredients in the food processor until the mixture is finely ground and well combined, forming a thick paste.
- 3Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them between your hands to form small balls or flatten them into small patties.
- 4Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a 25.4 cm skillet over medium heat, which is about 175°C.
- 5Carefully place the formed falafel bites into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. You will hear a gentle sizzle as they cook.
- 6Remove the falafel bites from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the falafel bites warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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