Falafel

The Ingredients

1 can of garbanzo beans

1 green onion

2 generous sprigs of parsley

1/2 cup cilantro

2 cloves of garlic

1/2 cup chickpea flour

cumin

coriander

cayenne

cardamom 

salt

pepper

olive oil

I had a can of garbanzo beans I wanted to use up so I decided to make my own falafel. Chop the parsley, cilantro, green onion, and garlic and add to the food processor along with the chickpeas. Add salt, pepper, and spices to taste. Then, add the chickpea flour so the mixture thickens up and becomes more cohesive. Form small balls- I don't like mine too large because it increases the cooking time. Mine are like golf balls in size which is perfect to add to a salad or small pita. Once the falafel balls are prepped, you can cook them in a skillet on medium heat with some olive oil, making sure to turn them over when needed. This tasty treat is both vegan and gluten-free. I like serving mine with a yogurt sauce, though. 

Pre-cooking

Golden brown and ready to eat!