Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 30 patties, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups dried garbanzo beans; 1 small yellow onion; 1 bunch of fresh mint; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves; 1 egg; 1 slice bread; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 lemon, juice of

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Ready In:: 21mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 30 patties
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 cups dried garbanzo beans
1 small yellow onion
1 bunch of fresh mint
¹⁄₂ bunch fresh cilantro
3 garlic cloves
1 egg
1 slice bread
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
1 lemon, juice of

directions

Soak chickpeas overnght and drain 2 hours before cooking. This will allow them to air-dry a little bit.
Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. Work in batches if necessary.
Form into patties and fry in olive oil over medium heat for 3 mintues each side (or until golden brown).
Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, shredded lettuce and tomato.