Falafels With Pine Nuts

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 2
Easy-to-make Falafels with Pine Nuts recipe
in Vegan

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dried fava beans
1/2 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup onion , peeled , washed and coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup fresh parsley , washed and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/8 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup dry roasted pine nuts
salt
fresh ground black pepper
oil , to deep fry
4 -5 pita bread ( pronounced as `` khaboos '' in Hindi )
1 onion , thinly sliced
1/2 cup tahini sauce
lettuce leaf , as required
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini ( sesame paste )
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-5
Calories
650
Sugar
2g
Fat
36g
Falafels with Pine Nuts are a Middle Eastern delicacy, often enjoyed as a street food or as a popular appetizer. These savory balls can be consumed alone or as a sandwich filling. They can be served warm or cold, making them a perfect dish for barbecues or picnics. The combination of roasted pine nuts and chickpeas conveys unique textures and flavors while being vegetarian-friendly.

Instructions

1.Soak the dried fava beans and chickpeas overnight, washing them off in the morning.
2.In a food processor, pulse the onion, garlic, parsley, and dry roasted pine nuts until finely chopped.
3.Drain and combine the dried beans with the processed mixture, adding cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
4.Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
5.Roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
6.Deep fry for 2-3 minutes in hot oil until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
7.Slice onions and chop lettuce leaves. Serve falafels in pita breads with tahini sauce, onions, lettuce, and garlic.
8.To make the tahini sauce, mix tahini paste, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.

PROS

Falafels with Pine Nuts are quick and easy to prepare, with a crunchy exterior and soft center.

They are a vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe that can be made with readily available ingredients.

CONS

Falafels are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in protein and fiber thanks to chickpeas and fava beans.
It also contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats found in pine nuts.
Falafels are an excellent source of vegan iron and magnesium which are essential minerals for energy production and brain health.

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