Falafel
Crunchy fava bean fritters, a classic of Mediterranean cuisine.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250g fava beans
- 100g zucchini
- 100g onion
- 100g carrot
- 2 red onions
- 200g bulgur
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- oil for frying
Method
- Blanch the fava beans for 10-15 minutes, then let them cool down.
- Prepare the zucchini, garlic, carrots, and red onions, then finely chop them.
- Mix the fava beans with the bulgur, garlic powder, paprika, salt, sugar, and parsley.
- Add the zucchini, carrots, and chopped onions and mix well.
- Form balls with the fava bean mixture and fry them in hot oil until crispy.
- Serve the falafel with tahini, Greek yogurt, and a salad.
The story
Falafel originated in the Middle East and have become popular worldwide for their nutritional richness and unique flavor.
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