Bobby Flay's Authentic falafel | The proper way of cooking!

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are often lower in cost and can provide a similar texture.

tahini

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Yogurt is lower in calories and provides creaminess.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread can be more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Pre-soak the chickpeas overnight.

Prepare the ingredients: onion, garlic, falafel spice, salt, parsley, and coriander.

Process the soaked chickpeas with the prepared ingredients until a paste forms, ensuring it's not too thin.

Add falafel spices and salt to the mixture and mix well.

If the paste is too liquidy, add chickpea flour; if too dry, add more water.

Shape the falafel mixture into balls or patties.

Optionally, freeze the shaped falafel for several months.

Fry the falafel traditionally, or bake or air fry them as alternatives.

Serve the falafel with veggies like lettuce, pickles, parsley, and fresh tomatoes, along with traditional tahini dressing.

Cooking Techniques

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