Southwestern Falafel Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Southwestern Falafel Recipe

Ingredients

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

or as needed

1 onion

quartered

1 small green bell pepper

chopped

1 egg

3 cloves garlic

1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons peanut oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans

drained

1 dash hot sauce

or to taste

1 cup dry bread crumbs

or more as needed

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place onion green bell pepper egg garlic taco seasoning baking powder peanut oil cumin salt and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.

Step 3

Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated but not smooth.

Step 4

Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.

Step 5

Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together but isn't sticky.

Step 6

Form dough into quarter-sized balls.

Step 7

Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Southwestern Falafel Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 326.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.6g 15%

Carbohydrates: 32g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 31mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 105.3IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 12.6mg 21%

Folate: 73.5mcg 18%

Calcium: 171.7mg 17%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 34.4mg 12%

Potassium: 292.4mg 8%

Sodium: 1353.8mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 169

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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