Homemade Falafel

Grano Pampa
Mar 20
2 min read

If you’re looking for a different way to incorporate legumes into your meals, this homemade chickpea falafel recipe is a flavorful and satisfying option. These Middle Eastern bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Falafel is made with chickpeas, spices, and herbs, and is perfect for pairing with salads, building wraps, or enjoying as a snack. It’s also a nutritious and delicious way to add plant-based protein and fiber to your diet.

In this version, we show you how to make homemade falafel in a simple way, using easy-to-find ingredients.

Servings: 3

Prep time: 35 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredientes para falafel casero: garbanzos, ajo, cebolla, perejil y especias, dispuestos sobre la superficie listos para preparar una receta saludable y crocante.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chickpeas (Grano Pampa)
1 garlic clove
¼ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons flour (wheat flour or Grano Pampa chickpea flour)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Blend the ingredients

Place the cooked chickpeas in a food processor or blender. Add the garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, paprika, flour, salt, and pepper. Blend until you get a thick, easy-to-handle mixture.

Helpful tip: If the mixture is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of flour to make shaping the falafel easier.

2. Shape the falafel

Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and form balls or small patties.

3. Cook

Place the falafel on a baking tray drizzled with a bit of olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.