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Southwestern Falafel

Southwestern Falafel

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Frying oil

    • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • Main dough

    • 🧅 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

STEPS

1

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

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.

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Form dough into quarter-sized balls.

7

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

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

326

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for a Southwestern twist.Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy falafel.You can substitute pinto beans with black beans for a different flavor.