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Yummy Falafels

How to make a Yummy Falafel

 

Falafel Recipe
Serves 6
Falafel a traditional Arabic starters are served in many different ways Whether you prefer them in sandwiches with tomatoes or as an elegant appetizer or even a snack with Tartoor dip (Tahina)
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
319 calories
54 g
0 g
4 g
20 g
0 g
109 g
634 g
8 g
0 g
3 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
109g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
Calories from Fat 31
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 634mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 54g
18%
Dietary Fiber 19g
75%
Sugars 8g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
11%
Iron
34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 ½ cup chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
  2. 1 ½ cup peeled split dried fava beans, soaked overnight and drained
  3. Garlic clove, minced
  4. 1 small onion, chopped
  5. 1 tsp cumin powder
  6. 1 tsp coriander powder
  7. 1 tsp baharat spice mix
  8. 1 tsp salt
  9. 1 tsp baking soda
  10. ½ tsp harissa paste
  11. ½ cup of fresh parsley
  12. ½ cup of fresh coriander
  13. Sunflower oil for frying
Instructions
  1. In a food processor put chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, fresh parsley and fresh coriander, spices and blend until grainy not really smooth
  2. In a bowl, add the mixture then add salt, bicarbonates and harissa puree; mix all well and set aside to rest for 15 minutes
  3. Heat the oil over medium high heat and take a Falafel mold if available if not using a tablespoon scoop up the mixture and drop into the oil or you can shape the with hands
  4. Fry both sides of the Falafels until lightly browned.
  5. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to sop up the oil
  6. Serve hot with Tartoor sauce (Tahini Dip)
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calories
319
fat
4g
protein
20g
carbs
54g
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Hummus-Houmous

Basic Houmous Recipe

Basic Houmous Recipe
Serves 4
Have you ever tried to make the chickpeas dip at home?...Yummy ... yes... I am talking about Hummus... First thing let me define hummus... literally translates to chickpeas from Arabic and it is one of the simplest, easiest, quickest, tastiest starter to make...In fact this dip is called hummus bi tahina which means chickpeas with tahini. You can include hummus into your diet plans for weight loss, because it's reach in protein and it can help fight hunger during the day.
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Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
20 min
543 calories
63 g
0 g
25 g
20 g
3 g
138 g
67 g
11 g
0 g
20 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
138g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
Calories from Fat 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g
39%
Saturated Fat 3g
16%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 67mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 63g
21%
Dietary Fiber 18g
72%
Sugars 11g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
14%
Calcium
14%
Iron
39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups of boiled chickpeas reserve the liquid about 10 tbsp
  2. 8 tsp tahina (tahini) paste
  3. 1/3 cup olive oil
  4. 1/4 cup lemon juice
  5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  6. Salt to taste
  7. Decoration:(optional)
  8. Seeds:- brown/white sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, linseed, nigella seeds.
  9. Handful basil leaves.
  10. Olive oil.
Instructions
  1. Mix the ingredients chickpeas, tahina, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt using food processor, thin with 10 tbsp of reserved water (if needed) and pour in the olive oil slowly while it runs until combined and smooth.
  2. Place into serving plates and decorate with seeds and basil.
  3. Drizzle with some olive oil and serve as starter or snack, Enjoy.
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calories
543
fat
25g
protein
20g
carbs
63g
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Merjana https://www.merjana.com/