Ingredients
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- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly-packed
- 1/3 cup gluten free brown rice flour (or gluten free all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except the olive oil, to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth. You might have to scrape down the sides in between pulsing.
- Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until chilled.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Using a medium sized cookie scoop (about 2 tbsp), scoop the mixture into the pan and press down gently to flatten each falafel disk slightly.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until both sides are browned and crispy.
- Transfer the falafel to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil.
- Serve on your favorite pita bread, over quinoa, on a salad, or all by it’s self.
To Freeze and Cook Later
- Add all ingredients, except the olive oil, to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth. You might have to scrape down the sides in between pulsing.
- Scoop the falafel mixture into a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to to three months.
- When ready to cook, thaw overnight in refrigerator.
- Follow cooking directions above.