Falafel with Hummus

Falafel with Hummus
Falafel with Hummus
Falafel makes a great appetizer when paired with hummus for dipping. For a quick meal, serve atop a salad or inside pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of tahini.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings (3 patties each)
Middle Eastern Food Processor Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Deep-Fry Low Cholesterol Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation Puree canned garbanzo beans, chopped onion, 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, garlic pepper spice blend, ground cumin, baking powder, and salt in processor until coarse puree forms. Add chopped Italian parsley; process just to blend. Generously sprinkle plate with all purpose flour. Roll level tablespoonfuls garbanzo bean mixture into balls; transfer balls to plate. Roll falafel in flour to coat generously; flatten balls slightly. Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in 2 batches, fry falafel patties until deep brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. Transfer falafel patties to paper towels to drain. Serve falafel with hummus. Per serving (analysis includes 3 patties and two tablespoons of hummus): 220.0 kcal calories, 52.3 % calories from fat, 13.0 g fat, 1.1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20.2 g carbohydrates, 4.9 g dietary fiber, 0.9 g total sugars, 15.3 g net carbohydrates, 6.7 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Puree canned garbanzo beans, chopped onion, 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, garlic pepper spice blend, ground cumin, baking powder, and salt in processor until coarse puree forms. Add chopped Italian parsley; process just to blend. Generously sprinkle plate with all purpose flour. Roll level tablespoonfuls garbanzo bean mixture into balls; transfer balls to plate. Roll falafel in flour to coat generously; flatten balls slightly. Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in 2 batches, fry falafel patties until deep brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. Transfer falafel patties to paper towels to drain. Serve falafel with hummus. Per serving (analysis includes 3 patties and two tablespoons of hummus): 220.0 kcal calories, 52.3 % calories from fat, 13.0 g fat, 1.1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20.2 g carbohydrates, 4.9 g dietary fiber, 0.9 g total sugars, 15.3 g net carbohydrates, 6.7 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit