Fava Beans Falafel in Homemade Pita
Fava Beans Falafel with fresh veggies in homemade Pita pockets.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 falafels 1x
- Category: Main course, Lunch
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 C cooked and peeled Fava beans
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
- 1/4 purple onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour
- oil for cooking
For serving:
- homemade pita pockets
- tahini sauce
- tomato slices
- fresh or pickled cucumber
- lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Blitz Fava beans, fresh cilantro and parsley, onion, garlic, baking powder, salt and spices in a food processor into crumbs. But don’t overdo so you won’t end up with a mushy paste.
- Then mix in chickpea flour one tablespoon at a time. You may need more or less of it. Add just enough to form falafels. Using your hands form the balls and flatten them slightly.
- Heat generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Cook falafels for few minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Serve with veggies in pita pockets and drizzle with tahini sauce.
Notes
Nutrition facts are for falafel only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 falafels
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Sodium: 622mg
- Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34.2g
- Fiber: 9.7g
- Protein: 12.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg