Homemade Falafel

Check out the Tasty One-Stop Shop for cookbooks, aprons, hats, and more at TastyShop.com: http://bit.ly/2mEBY0e Here is what you'll need! Homemade Falafel Makes 18-20 1-inch falafel INGREDIENTS 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup red onion, chopped ¼ cup parsley 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup bread crumbs Oil, for frying Optional Pita bread Tomatoes Cucumber Lettuce Pickles Hummus Tahini sauce PREPARATION To the bowl of a 2-quart food processor, add chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Pulse the ingredients together until they are just incorporated and form a wet paste. Be careful not to over-blend ingredients. Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large mixing bowl and add bread crumbs, mixing until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Remove the chilled falafel mixture from the refrigerator and being shaping it into b**. The mixture should yield 18 to 20 1-inch falafel b**. In a large frying pan with high sides, heat about 1-inch of oil for frying. Heat the oil over high heat, and fry falafel b** for 3 minutes, flipping halfway. Once golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate. Plate falafel as desired, either as a sandwich, salad topping, or over a bed of greens with a side of tahini sauce. Enjoy! Inspired by http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tahini-sauce-109039 http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2011/01/falafel/ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/25309/seans-falafel-and-cucumber-sauce/ Check us out on Facebook! - facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/21580 MUSIC Jet Set Go_Main Licensed via Warner Chappell Production Music Inc.