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Falafel

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 275.75 kcal

Equipment

  • Stove
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup millet raw
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 14 oz chickpeas canned, drained, patted dry
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup scallions finely sliced
  • 1 tsp coriander ground

Instructions
 

  • Place the millet in a large saucepan along with the water and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes, until the millet is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
  • Transfer the cook millet to a food processor then add in the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, scallions, and coriander. Process until just combined but still chunky.
  • Form the mixture into about 10 flat rounds.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of water in a large pan over medium heat and fry the falafel rounds for about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on a rack or over paper towels, then serve either warm or cold. Enjoy!

Notes

Serves well with lettuce, olives, or hummus.

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Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids

Nutrition Facts
Falafel
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 275.75 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.05g5%
Saturated Fat 0.86g5%
Sodium 163.33mg7%
Potassium 439.18mg13%
Carbohydrates 43.03g14%
Fiber 9.65g40%
Sugar 6.08g7%
Protein 11.6g23%
Vitamin A 720.36IU14%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg13%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg6%
Vitamin B3 1.58mg8%
Vitamin B5 0.54mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg14%
Vitamin C 14.92mg18%
Vitamin E 0.93mg6%
Vitamin K 155.57µg148%
Calcium 79.55mg8%
Copper 0.46mg23%
Folate 215.12µg54%
Iron 4.67mg26%
Manganese 1.3mg65%
Magnesium 78.36mg20%
Phosphorus 233.14mg23%
Selenium 9.05µg13%
Zinc 2.14mg14%
Ess-Arginine 981.38mg
Ess-Histidine 310.87mg
Ess-Isoleucine 496.75mg
Ess-Leucine 937.12mg
Ess-Lysine 686.5mg
Ess-Methionine 178.12mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 633mg
Ess-Threonine 423.25mg
Ess-Tryptophan 122.12mg
Ess-Valine 508.5mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Some amino acids levels are estimated, some product manufacturers do not supply amino acid values. The value source usda.gov.