Diabetes
Quick Lebanese falafels
Preparation time20 min
Cooking time20 min
Portions4
FromMiddle East
Ingredients:
- 400 g chickpeas
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 bunch of flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 4 tablespoons of frying oil
- Salt, pepper
Instructions:
- Drain the chickpeas, place them in a blender and add the egg.
- Add the coarsely chopped onion, garlic, parsley and cumin powder. Season with salt and pepper. Mix.
- If the dough is too sticky, add flour.
- With this dough, form balls the size of a walnut. Flatten them.
- In an oiled non-stick skillet, brown the falafels for about 5 minutes on low heat on each side.
- Serve hot or cold.
Energy | Total carbs | Sugar | Total fat | Saturated fat | Omega 3 | Fibers | Sodium |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
294.7 Kcal | 11.5 g | 2.4 g | 14.5 g | 1.9 g | 0.1 g | 7.1 g | 318 g |
The nutritionist's advice:
These falafels are cooked in a nonstick pan, which reduces the use of fat. Enjoy them with a yogurt sauce and a salad of raw vegetables for a balanced meal.