Serious Eats Easy, Herb-packed Falafel Recipe Recipe

Total time: 1440 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Easy, Herb-packed Falafel Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Easy, Herb-packed Falafel Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 116 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 394
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 269mg
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 108mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 580mg Vitamin A: 42mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound dried chickpeas (1 generous cup
  • 225g)
  • 2 ounces picked fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint leaves, or preferably a mixture of all three (about 2 cups
  • 55g)
  • 6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, sliced (about 2 ounces
  • 55g)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons
  • 10ml)
  • 1 teaspoon (about 4g) ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon (about 2g) ground coriander seed
  • 2 teaspoons (about 10g) kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 2 to 3 cups (480 to 720ml) vegetable oil, for frying
  • Tahini sauce and/or hummus, for serving

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)