Falafel

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Crispy spiced chickpea fritters served with tahini sauce in pita. This Middle Eastern recipe (vegan, vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs dried chickpeas, parsley, cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain soaked chickpeas (do NOT use canned).
  2. Step 2: Process chickpeas, herbs, garlic, spices to coarse paste.
  3. Step 3: Stir in baking powder, salt; rest 30 min.
  4. Step 4: Form into balls, deep-fry at 350°F until golden.
  5. Step 5: Serve in pita with tahini, pickled veggies, salad.

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