webevegans1 As vegans we spend a lot of time figuring out how to make something vegan or substitute something vegan. Fortunately falafel makes that very simple as it is usually vegan anyway. For the tastiest vegan falafel you came to the right place
Tasty or Simple Falafel?
Heres the thing this recipe kind of makes both tasty and simple falafel. In most recipes you will see a note that says use dry chickpeas only!
They swear by it. The notes say canned chickpeas are too moist and won’t give you a firm enough falafel.
So we became determined to try and find a recipe from canned chickpeas that was also the tastiest.
We will say that the center is a bit creamier that your traditional falafel. Honestly, the combating textures is what puts this dish over the top!
What you’ll need for the tastiest vegan falafel:
- Canola Oil (For Frying)
- Canned Chickpeas
- Cumin
- Shallot (yellow onion would suffice)
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Flour
- Panko/Vegan Bread Crumbs
Equipment:
- Food Processor
- Refrigerator
- Pan for Frying
This recipe is so simple a child could do it. Add everything EXCEPT the flour and bread crumbs to the food processor.
After you blend these ingriedents together, add the flour. Fold it in with a spatula is reccomended.
Once it has been incorparated put mixture in the fridge for an hour or freeze for 20 minutes.
After the chill roll the mixture into golf ball sized balls. Also can be a flatter shape if you’re doing a pita sandwich.
Once they’re rolled we like to freeze again for 10 minutes but this isn’t required. But it does allow you to start heating the oil too.
Put breadcrumbs or panko out on a plate. Roll the falafel mixture in the crumbs and pop in the fryer. Roll them over when the bottom side gets just beyond golden brown. When both sides are just passed golden brown remove from fryer.
Serve and enjoy.
Tastiest Vegan Falafel
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- Canola Oil (For Frying)
- 15 oz Canned Chickpeas
- 2 whole Shallots (single yellow onion would suffice)
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Pinch Each Salt/Pepper
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Juice from a Lemon
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 1/4 cup Panko/Vegan Bread Crumbs
Instructions
- In a food Processor add all ingredients EXCEPT Oil and Breadcrumbs/Panko. Blend mixture so it will hold together for frying.
- Put in freezer to chill for 20 minutes. At 20 minutes start heating the oil.
- Put the Bread Crumbs/Panko out on a plate. Roll the mixture into golf ball shaped balls or slightly more patty if making pita sandwiches. Coat them in the bread crumbs/panko.
- Immediately put in the fryer and cook until just past golden brown. This ensures crispiness and thorough cook. Remove from oil and enjoy.
Eating Falafel by Itself?
Hey these are good enough to take down all by themselves but lets be real the need some help to be the tastiest.
The go to is a falafel pita sandwich. It’s easy and only requires a few more things. But you will need to make a Tzatziki if you really want this to work.
For the pita part it is simple:
- Buy some vegan pita bread
- Dice some tomatoes
- Shred some lettuce
The Tzatziki can be store bought but if you want the We Be Vegans Recipe just click on Tzatziki any of them!
Add the Tastiest Vegan Falafel with these other 4 ingredients and you are all set.
