How to make Amazing Lebanese Falafel and Hummus | Lebanese Street Foods

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers protein while canned beans are budget-friendly.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and peanut butter is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients while kale is often less expensive.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

Blend chickpeas with parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry falafel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain falafel on paper towels.

In a blender, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.

Drizzle in olive oil while blending until creamy.

Serve falafel with hummus and pita bread.

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